Modern two-process theory predicts that instrumental responding will decrease if
A) the central emotional state reflects a negative mood.
B) the central emotional state was conditioned with an aversive stimulus.
C) the central emotional state was conditioned with an appetitive stimulus.
D) the conditioned central emotional state is opposite to the emotions that motivate instrumental behavior.

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The two-process theory suggests that instrumental responding is influenced by the emotional state conditioned by stimuli. If the conditioned emotional state opposes the emotions driving the instrumental behavior, responding decreases.

Modern Two-Process Theory Predicts That Instrumental Responding Will Decrease If