The integration of both positive and negative reinforcement in explaining why the "crash" that follows the initial euphoria of drug use is not a deterrent to further drug use is called
A)the opponent-process theory.
B)amotivational syndrome.
C)substance-induced myopia.
D)an expectancy effect.

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The opponent-process theory explains that drug use results in both a positive euphoric state and a negative withdrawal state, and that over time the negative state becomes stronger and longer-lasting. This can lead to a cycle of using drugs to avoid the negative state rather than to seek the positive state, which is not a deterrent to further drug use.

The Integration of Both Positive and Negative Reinforcement in Explaining