According to response-deprivation theory,a less probable behavior
A)can never reinforce a more probable behavior
B)can never punish a more probable behavior
C)may reinforce a more probable behavior if access to the less probable behavior is severely restricted
D)may reinforce a more probable behavior if access to the more probable behavior is severely restricted

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According to response-deprivation theory, a less probable behavior can reinforce a more probable behavior if access to the less probable behavior is severely restricted, creating a state of deprivation. This is because the individual may be motivated to engage in the more probable behavior as a way of gaining access to the less probable behavior, which they have been deprived of. So, option C is the right answer. Options A and B are incorrect because they make absolute statements that are not supported by response-deprivation theory. Option D is also incorrect because it suggests that access to the more probable behavior is restricted, which is not relevant to the theory.

According to Response-Deprivation Theory,a Less Probable Behavior