How Is an Operant Conditioning Explanation of Schizophrenia Similar to an Explanation

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Multiple Choice

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.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process that increases the likelihood of a behavior by applying a stimulus after the behavior is exhibited.

Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when presented after a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention until it is paired with an unconditioned stimulus.

Biologically Significant

Pertaining to factors or impact of considerable importance for biological processes or survival.