Which of these statements are true in the context of neuro-linguistic programming?
[1] ‘Neuro’ in NLP means that our behavior is determined by our sensory experiences
[2] Grammatical knowledge is a matter of practice
[3] NLP was developed by Richard Bandler and john grinder in the 1970s
[4] Neuro covers “invisible thoughts and visible physiological reactions”
[5] All of the above
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

The correct option is A, C and D only.

Here is a detailed, step-by-step breakdown of why these statements are true in the context of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP):

1. Analysis of Statement [1] (A): "‘Neuro’ in NLP means that our behavior is determined by our sensory experiences"
In NLP, the term "Neuro" refers to the nervous system and how we process information through our five senses (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory, and gustatory). Our physical and psychological behaviors are direct results of how we filter and interpret these sensory inputs. Thus, our behavior is indeed driven by our neurological processing of sensory experiences. Therefore, Statement A is true.

2. Analysis of Statement [2] (B): "Grammatical knowledge is a matter of practice"
While grammatical competence is a topic in general linguistics and language acquisition, it is not a foundational definition or concept specific to the core theories of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. NLP focuses instead on the structure of subjective experience and how language (linguistic) patterns affect behavior, rather than the mechanical practice of grammar rules. Therefore, Statement B is false in this specific context.

3. Analysis of Statement [3] (C): "NLP was developed by Richard Bandler and John Grinder in the 1970s"
Neuro-Linguistic Programming was co-founded by Richard Bandler (a student of mathematics and computer science) and John Grinder (a linguistics professor) at the University of California, Santa Cruz, in the early 1970s. They began by modeling the behavioral and communication patterns of successful therapists like Fritz Perls, Virginia Satir, and Milton Erickson. Therefore, Statement C is true.

4. Analysis of Statement [4] (D): "Neuro covers 'invisible thoughts and visible physiological reactions'"
The "neuro" component of NLP encompasses the entire neurological system, which controls both internal cognitive processes (invisible thoughts, memories, and mental imagery) and the physical body's responses (visible physiological reactions such as posture, breathing rate, eye movements, and muscle tension). NLP emphasizes that the mind and body are part of the same system, meaning a change in internal thoughts leads to a visible change in physiology, and vice versa. Therefore, Statement D is true.

Conclusion:
Since statements A, C, and D are correct, the most appropriate choice is A, C and D only.