Describe the temporal pattern of a typical emotional response, according to the opponent process theory of Solomon and Corbit.

Learning Theories

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Part A

Describe the temporal pattern of a typical emotional response, according to the opponent process theory of Solomon and Corbit. Use this theory to account for the different reactions experienced

by a first time drug user and an experienced drug user, providing two (2) supporting facts.

Part B

Describe two (2) different strategies that can be used to teach a response chain. Give one (1)

specific example of how each strategy might be used in behavior modification to teach an

individual a sequence of behaviors.

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