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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Devondra TurpinMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Both operant conditioning and explanations focusing on misinterpreting unusual sensations involve the idea that feedback from the environment (such as reinforcement or the interpretation of sensations) plays a role in the development or manifestation of schizophrenia symptoms.