According to ______, a behavior can be turned into a reinforcer by restricting its occurrence such that it drops below its baseline level of occurrence.
A) the Premack principle
B) the response deprivation hypothesis
C) the behavioral bliss point approach
D) drive reduction theory

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The response deprivation hypothesis posits that a behavior can become a reinforcer if its frequency is restricted to below its baseline level of occurrence, making the opportunity to engage in that behavior reinforcing.

According to ______, a Behavior Can Be Turned into a Reinforcer