Which of the Following Is NOT a Valid Criticism of the Behavioural

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a valid criticism of the behavioural view of schizophrenia?

• A)Many people grow up in harsh,unrewarding environments and do not develop schizophrenia.
• B)Studies have failed to link operant conditioning with the shaping of bizarre behaviours.
• C)Many schizophrenics grew up in homes that are supportive and socially reinforcing.
• D)Schizophrenic behaviours fall into patterns that are unlikely to occur by chance and then be reinforced into learned habits.

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