An abolishing operation AO is an antecedent stimulus or event that temporarily decreases the effectiveness of a reinforcer and decreases the frequency of behavior that has been reinforced by that stimulus In this scenario Tori engaged in excessive partying over the weekend leading to satiation Satiation occurs when an individual has had prolonged exposure or access to a reinforcer making it temporarily less effective or even aversive Because Tori was satiated on social activities the reinforcing value of attending another party the dinner party was temporarily reduced leading to her decision to stay home Option B selfcontrol is often considered a mentalistic construct in ABA From a behavioral perspective choices like Toris are influenced by environmental variables eg the AO of satiation rather than an internal unobservable selfcontrol mechanism Option C is incorrect because abolishing operations and establishing operations have temporary effects on reinforcer effectiveness The reinforcing properties of parties are not permanently lost Tori will likely enjoy them again after a period of deprivation Option D is incorrect because deprivation is the opposite of satiation Deprivation would involve a lack of access to social activities which would increase their reinforcing effectiveness an establishing operation making Tori more likely to attend the dinner party