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 answer is A, C and D only (corresponding to statements [1], [3], and [4]).

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

1. Statement [1] (A) is True:
In NLP, the term "Neuro" refers to the nervous system and the mind. It describes how we process information received from the outside world through our five senses (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory, and gustatory). According to NLP theory, our internal representations and subsequent behaviors are initiated and determined by these sensory experiences.

2. Statement [3] (C) is True:
NLP was indeed co-created and developed by Richard Bandler (a mathematician and student of psychology) and John Grinder (a linguist) at the University of California, Santa Cruz, during the 1970s. They started by studying and modeling the communication patterns of exceptionally successful therapists, such as Fritz Perls, Virginia Satir, and Milton Erickson.

3. Statement [4] (D) is True:
In the neurological component of NLP, "Neuro" encompasses both the "invisible thoughts" (our internal cognitive processes, mental maps, and representations) and the "visible physiological reactions" (our physical body states, eye movements, posture, and breathing patterns) that reflect our internal state.

4. Statement [2] (B) is Incorrect:
The idea that "grammatical knowledge is a matter of practice" is a general pedagogical concept in linguistics and language learning, but it is not a defining characteristic or a specific principle of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.

Therefore, statements [1], [3], and [4] (A, C, and D) are correct, making A, C and D only the most appropriate option.