Melioration can reduce overall reinforcement due to
A) responding too much on alternatives that do not require it.
B) overconsumption of and habituation to highly valued reinforcers.
C) responding too much on alternatives that provide immediate reinforcement.
D) All of these are correct.

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Melioration, a decision-making process where individuals shift their behavior towards alternatives that offer immediate higher reinforcement, can lead to a reduction in overall reinforcement due to overresponding to alternatives that may not require it, overconsumption and habituation to highly valued reinforcers, and a preference for immediate reinforcement even if it is not the most beneficial choice in the long term.

Melioration Can Reduce Overall Reinforcement Due to