What is a motivating operation of deprivation?

What is a motivating operation of

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ARemoving an aversive stimulus that decreases escape-motivated behaviors
BRestricting access to a reinforcer, which temporarily increases its value
CProviding excessive access to a reinforcer, which temporarily decreases its value
DPresenting an aversive stimulus that increases escape-motivated behaviors

✓ Correct answer: B. Restricting access to a reinforcer, which temporarily increases its value Deprivation as a motivating operation involves restricting access to a reinforcer, which temporarily increases its value and increases behaviors that have historically led to obtaining that reinforcer.

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