Opponent Process Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations and Clinical Applications | Ch 2

Authors

Justin W. Gibson, LSU Health Sciences Center - New OrleansFollow
Brett A. Pearce, LSU Health Sciences Center - New OrleansFollow
Robert C. Thomas, LSU Health Sciences Center - New OrleansFollow
Steven D. Thurber, LSU Health Sciences Center - New OrleansFollow

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

8-6-2025

Editor

Justin W. Gibson, Brett A. Pearce, Robert C. Thomas, Steven D. Thurber

Second Department

© 2025 The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Abstract

Opposing neurobiological structures and functions exist throughout the mammalian brain. This can be seen at every neurological level, from the individual neuron through the communication between entire brain regions. The brain operates through excitatory and inhibitory stimulation controlled by various neurotransmitters. This is particularly evident when examining appetitive/aversive stimuli associated with approach/avoidance behaviors. It is this paradigm of opposite forces which likely lays the foundation for opponent process.

First Page

17

Last Page

29

Chapter Title

Chapter 2 - Neurophysiological Underpinnings

Publisher

Springer Cham

ISBN

[9783032000897, 9783032000903]

Rights

© 2025 The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Recommended Citation

Gibson, Justin W.; Pearce, Brett A.; Thomas, Robert C.; and Thurber, Steven D., "Opponent Process Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations and Clinical Applications | Ch 2" (2025). School of Medicine Faculty Publications. 4349.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/som_facpubs/4349
10.1007/978-3-032-00090-3_2