Deborah frequently speaks in front of large groups.To calm her anxiety,she usually has a couple of glasses of wine before beginning to speak.This "medicinal" use of alcohol can be explained MOST easily:
A) by opponent-process theory.
B) through molecular biological analysis.
C) by operant conditioning.
D) as genetic predisposition.

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Operant conditioning explains this behavior as Deborah uses alcohol to reduce her anxiety, which acts as a negative reinforcement, encouraging her to continue this behavior.

Deborah Frequently Speaks in Front of Large Groups