Response deprivation has what effect on the response hierarchy in a free-choice setting?
A) Deprivation removes the free-choice element of decision-making
B) Deprivation can lead to the performance of all behaviors to increase in frequency creating excessive responding
C) Deprivation can lead to a behavior moving up on the response hierarchy, functioning as greater reinforcement at a given moment
D) Deprivation does not affect the response hierarchy

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Deprivation can increase the reinforcing value of the opportunity to perform a particular behavior. When an individual is deprived of a specific activity or item, the opportunity to engage in or obtain that activity or item becomes more reinforcing. This can cause the behavior associated with accessing the deprived activity or item to move up on the response hierarchy, meaning it becomes a more likely choice for the individual when given the opportunity to respond freely among various options.

Response Deprivation Has What Effect on the Response Hierarchy in a Free-Choice