If you are a big fan of horror movies and carnival rides and find them "thrilling" rather than "terrifying," then your motives for these pursuits is probably best explained by the __________ theory.

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The opponent-process theory suggests that people are motivated to seek out experiences that bring about intense emotions, such as thrill-seeking activities, because they are followed by an opposite emotional reaction, like relief or pleasure.

If You Are a Big Fan of Horror Movies and Carnival