According to the opponent-process theory, which of the following is likely to happen with repeated presentations of a stimulus that evokes a strong emotional response?
A) The a-process will last longer and become more intense.
B) The b-process will last longer and become more intense.
C) The a-process will become shorter in duration as well as more intense.
D) The b-process will become shorter in duration as well as more intense.

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According to the opponent-process theory, with repeated presentations of a stimulus that evokes a strong emotional response, the b-process, which is the counter-reaction to the initial reaction (a-process), will last longer and become more intense. This is because the body attempts to maintain homeostasis by counteracting the initial emotional response with an opposite reaction that grows stronger with repetition.

According to the Opponent-Process Theory, Which of the Following Is