If a stimulus causes a strong emotion,such as fear or pleasure,the opposite emotion tends to occur when the stimulus ends,according to __________ theory.
A) Solomon's opponent-process
B) the drive reduction
C) the Yerkes-Dodson
D) the Cannon-Bard

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Solomon's opponent-process theory suggests that when a stimulus causes a strong emotion, an opposite emotion tends to occur when the stimulus is removed. This theory proposes that our emotional experiences involve two processes: a primary process reflecting the direct emotional response to a stimulus and a secondary process involving an opposing emotional response that is activated once the primary response diminishes. For example, a person who experiences intense fear in response to a threat may experience relief or even pleasure once the threat is removed, due to the activation of the opposing emotion through the opponent-process mechanism.

If a Stimulus Causes a Strong Emotion,such as Fear or Pleasure,the