In the past, Mel would drink a beer each time he began to feel anxious while at a party. At a party this evening, Mel has decided that he will try a new relaxation technique to deal with the anxiety. The relaxation technique is an example of a(n) _____ within the drive viewpoint of anxiety.

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A nondominant response is a new or less practiced behavior that is used instead of a habitual or dominant response, such as Mel's previous habit of drinking beer to cope with anxiety.

In the Past, Mel Would Drink a Beer Each Time