Which of the following statements about Neuro-Linguistic Programming are true?
- A. 'Neuro' indicates that sensory experience shapes behaviour.
- B. Grammatical knowledge is a matter of practice.
- C. Richard Bandler and John Grinder developed NLP in the 1970s.
- D. 'Neuro' covers both invisible thoughts and visible physiological reactions.
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Correct answer: A. A, C and D only
Explanation
Bandler and Grinder's The Structure of Magic (1975) founded NLP, a controversial model that links neurological processes, language and learned behaviour.
Note: Option 3 refers to a non-existent item E in the source; shown here as 'C only'.
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