Asked by navika agarwal on May 14, 2024
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How is an operant conditioning explanation of schizophrenia similar to an explanation that focuses on misinterpreting unusual sensations?
A) They both assume that schizophrenia has a biological basis.
B) They both assume that symptoms are influenced by irrational thinking.
C) They both assume that symptoms are influenced by feedback from the environment.
D) They both assume that early childhood experiences predispose schizophrenic symptoms.
Operant Conditioning
An educational technique where behavior modification occurs through positive reinforcement or penalties.
Misinterpreting
Understanding or interpreting something incorrectly, leading to mistaken conclusions or behaviors.
Unusual Sensations
Refers to atypical or unique physical feelings that may not be readily explainable by medical or psychological conditions.
- Acquire knowledge on the impact of educational and environmental contexts in shaping the development and management of schizophrenia symptoms.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the impact of educational and environmental contexts in shaping the development and management of schizophrenia symptoms.
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