Which Theory Is Most Susceptible to the Criticism of Trying

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which theory is most susceptible to the criticism of trying to explain aggression by naming it?

• A)instrumental aggression theory
• B)instinct theory
• C)frustration-aggression theory
• D)social-learning theory

Explain the concept and importance of resource partitioning to reduce competition.

Understand interspecific and intraspecific competition and its examples.

Identify ecological concepts demonstrated by food chains and trophic levels.

Describe the process and implications of primary and secondary succession in ecosystems.

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Definitions:

Displacement

A psychological defense mechanism where mind redirects emotions or feelings from the original source to a less threatening target.

Concepts

Abstract ideas or general notions that represent categories or classes of objects, events, or activities.

Language Acquisition Device

A hypothetical module of the human mind proposed by Noam Chomsky to account for the innate predisposition for language acquisition.

Cross-Linguistic Typology

The study of similarities and differences across languages with the aim of classifying and understanding the common properties and structural diversity of languages.