Critics of Instinct Theories of Aggression Are Most Likely to Challenge

question 7

Multiple Choice

Critics of instinct theories of aggression are most likely to challenge this theory on which of the following grounds?

• A) The instinctual theory does not explain why some individuals and some human cultures, such as the Arapesh, Senoi, Navajo, and Eskimo show little hostility or aggression.
• B) The instinctual theory has little intuitive appeal and is not likely to be popular with the general population.
• C) The instinctual theory gives a complex explanation of behavior without fully describing the behavior.
• D) The instinctual theory does not explain why lower animals are much more aggressive than humans.

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Definitions:

Reflexes

Involuntary movements or actions automatically produced by the body in response to specific stimuli, serving as protective mechanisms.

Survival Value

The extent to which a trait or behavior enhances the chances of survival and reproduction of an organism.

Stand Alone

A term used to describe something that operates independently or is self-sufficient, without the need for external support.

Myelin

A fatty substance that forms a sheath around the axons of neurons, facilitating faster transmission of nerve impulses.