Which of the Following Proved to Be an Important Criticism

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following proved to be an important criticism to refute instinct theory?

• A)Instincts energize behavior, but they do not direct behavior toward a particular goal.
• B)Instincts exist on an enormous scale in the animal kingdom.
• C)Instinct theory confuses naming with explaining.
• D)Two animals with identical instincts will show very similar motivations when they are raised in two very different environments.

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Definitions:

Stepchildren

Children of a person's spouse from a previous relationship; not biologically related but part of the family through marriage.

Stepmothers

Women who are married to one's parent after a divorce or death of the previous spouse, and who may have stepchildren from the marriage.

Stepfathers

Men who are married to someone with children from a previous relationship, assuming the role of a father figure to those children.

Role Expectations

Presumptions about how individuals should behave in a particular role or social position.