Which of the following is NOT the criticism of behaviourist model of teaching?…
2026
Which of the following is NOT the criticism of behaviourist model of teaching?
It doesn't take into account important internal processes that take place in mind.
It is not appropriate for higher order learning.
It is not appropriate for lower order learning.
Learning is sometimes beyond the association between stimulus and response.
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Correct answer: C
The question asks to identify the statement that is NOT a valid criticism of the behaviourist model.
Behaviourism focuses on observable behaviors and stimulus-response associations, often criticized for ignoring internal mental processes and being less effective for higher-order learning tasks like critical thinking.
However, behaviourism is actually considered effective for lower-order learning such as rote memorization and skill acquisition.
Therefore, the statement claiming it is not appropriate for lower-order learning is factually incorrect and does not represent a valid criticism.
The statement that learning is sometimes beyond S-R associations is also a valid criticism. Thus, the statement regarding lower-order learning is the correct answer.