According to the opponent-process theory of emotion, the _____ is elicited by the _____.
A) a-process; emotional event
B) a-process; b-process
C) b-process; a-process
D) Both a and c are correct.

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The opponent-process theory of emotion suggests that every emotional experience initiates a counteracting process (b-process) to balance the emotions. The initial emotional response to a stimulus is the a-process, and the b-process is the counter-reaction to the a-process, aiming to bring emotional levels back to baseline.

According to the Opponent-Process Theory of Emotion, the _____ Is