The statement "You do not appreciate what you have got until you are about to lose it" illustrates a(n) _____.
A) extinction burst
B) resurgence effect
C) positive contrast effect
D) anticipatory contrast effect

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This statement illustrates an anticipatory contrast effect, which occurs when the anticipation of a change in the availability or quality of a reward leads to a change in behavior or emotional response. In this context, the appreciation for something increases as one anticipates losing it.

The Statement "You Do Not Appreciate What You Have Got