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Which of the following is NOT the criticism of behaviourist model of teaching?

AIt doesn't take into account important internal processes that take place in mind.
BIt is not appropriate for higher order learning.
CIt is not appropriate for lower order learning. ✓ Correct
DLearning is sometimes beyond the association between stimulus and response.
Correct answer: (C) It is not appropriate for lower order learning.
Explanation

Behaviourism is in fact suited to lower order learning, so calling it unsuitable for lower order learning is not a genuine criticism of the model.

Ignoring the important internal mental processes is a real criticism, since behaviourism attends only to observable behaviour.

Being inappropriate for higher order learning is a valid criticism, as complex reasoning goes beyond conditioning.

Recognising that learning sometimes goes beyond the stimulus-response bond is a genuine limitation raised against it.

The model works well for drill, habit formation and simple skills, which are lower order tasks.

Behaviourism draws on Pavlov's classical and Skinner's operant conditioning, contrasted with the cognitive view of learning.

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