Neal enjoys a few beers after work. He claims that it calms him after a hard day at the office. Using what you have learned about opponent-process theory, explain as much as you can about Neal's behavior. Focus on the conditions that cause Neal to drink, how drinking makes him feel, and how he might feel in the morning. Chapter 3 1.
Pavlovian conditioning has a significant influence on human emotions.
Identify your emotional response to several environmental events. Describe the experiences that lead to the establishment of these emotional responses. Chante becomes extremely anxious prior to giving a speech. Evelyn feels only slightly tense when speaking in public. Using the principles presented in the text, suggest possible explanations of the differences in fear shown by Chante and Evelyn.