The Major Shortcoming of the Instinct Concept Is That __________

question 104

Multiple Choice

The major shortcoming of the instinct concept is that __________.

• A) instincts have never been shown to exist in any species
• B) the instinct concept is too complex an explanation of most motivated behavior
• C) asserting the existence of an instinct does not help us to understand the behavior in question
• D) it is too physiological in theoretical orientation

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Definitions:

World System

A viewpoint that emphasizes the global interconnections and dependencies of economies and cultures.

Peripheral Countries

Countries often characterized by their marginal position within the global economic system, typically having less developed economies and depending on core countries for capital.

Raw Materials

The basic material from which a product is made, typically referring to natural resources that are used in production.

GDP

Gross Domestic Product, a monetary measure of the market value of all final goods and services produced in a period by a country.