The opponent-process principle of emotions is exemplified in which of the following situations?
A) Tom became angry when Jim asked Darlene to the prom before Tom had a chance to ask her.
B) The promotion was thrilling,but once the novelty wore off there was somewhat of a letdown.
C) Foot racers run faster when they are in actual competition than in practice alone.
D) Performance on a history test will deteriorate if you are either too nervous or too apathetic about it.

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The opponent-process principle suggests that emotions often have an opposing emotion that is triggered when the initial emotion is experienced. In this case, the excitement and thrill of the promotion is followed by a letdown, which is the opposing emotion.

The Opponent-Process Principle of Emotions Is Exemplified in Which of the Following