Opponent Process Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations and Clinical Applications | Ch 5
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
In this chapter, we examine the topics of risk-taking, thrill-seeking, and criminal behaviors through the lens of opponent process theory. Empirical studies have bolstered and challenged the proposed connections between opponent process theory and risky or thrill-seeking actions in the vein of activities such as self-inflicted injury, substance abuse, and even parachute jumping. However, the link between criminal behavior and opponent process theory has been explored on a more limited and speculative basis derived from studies focused more generally on the concept of sensation-seeking behavior. Nevertheless, a review of the extant literature may provide a groundwork for further research into the potential implications of opponent process theory in the context of criminal behavior.
First Page
59
Last Page
68
Chapter Title
Chapter 5 - Criminology and Risk Motivation
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 5" (2025). School of Medicine Faculty Publications. 4352.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/som_facpubs/4352
10.1007/978-3-032-00090-3_5