According to melioration theory, an organism shifts its behavior toward higher value alternatives
A) such that matching rarely occurs.
B) so as to maximize the effect on the overall level of reinforcement.
C) without regard to the effect on the overall level of reinforcement.
D) except under extreme deprivation.

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Melioration theory suggests that organisms tend to shift their behavior towards alternatives that provide higher immediate value, often without considering the long-term effect on the overall level of reinforcement.

According to Melioration Theory, an Organism Shifts Its Behavior Toward