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opponent-process theory of motivation: a standalone construct

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the idea that a strong emotional reaction triggers an opposing reaction that grows with repetition, explaining tolerance and withdrawal.

In psychology, opponent-process theory of motivation refers to the idea that a strong emotional reaction triggers an opposing reaction that grows with repetition, explaining tolerance and withdrawal. This meaning comes from Solomon (1974) in Psychological Review.[1]

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  1. Solomon, R. L., & Corbit, J. D. (1974). An opponent-process theory of motivation: I. Temporal dynamics of affect. Psychological Review, 81(2), 119-145. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0036128

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