A Problem with the Concept of Instinct Is It

question 274

Multiple Choice

A problem with the concept of instinct is it:

• A)cannot explain unlearned patterns of behavior
• B)is insufficient to explain goal-directed human behavior
• C)cannot explain behavior in non-human species
• D)is insufficient to explain behavior controlled by specific external trigger mechanisms

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