Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the opponent-process theory of motivation

a. pain leads to pleasure and pleasure leads to pain
b. how the organism feels derives from the sum of the A and B processes
c. with repeated exposure, the A process starts sooner, is larger, and lasts longer
d. the B proces for positive events is distress
e. with repeated exposure, the B process comes to dominate in more subjective experience


Answer: c. with repeated exposure, the A process starts sooner, is larger, and lasts longer

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