According to the response allocation approach, reinforcement effects occur because
A)behavioral regulatory mechanisms function to minimize deviations from the optimal distribution of responses.
B)the drive state changes due to the instrumental contingency.
C)an animal attempts to earn as many reinforcers as possible, given the time constraints.
D)the animal seeks to maximize the sensory reinforcement of the contingent behavior.

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The response allocation approach suggests that reinforcement effects occur because behavioral regulatory mechanisms function to minimize deviations from the optimal distribution of responses. This means that animals are motivated to seek out reinforcement in order to maintain a certain level of behavior, and will adjust their behavior accordingly to achieve this goal. The drive state and sensory reinforcement are also important factors, but they are not the sole reason for reinforcement effects according to this approach.

According to the Response Allocation Approach, Reinforcement Effects Occur Because