Criticisms of the "Maternal Instinct" as an Explanation for Childbearing

question 71

Multiple Choice

Criticisms of the "maternal instinct" as an explanation for childbearing include

• A)recognizing powerful socialization forces directed at instilling this "instinct" in girls.
• B)the existence of abortion as a feature of human societies throughout history.
• C)the existence of infanticide as a feature of human societies throughout history.
• D)All the above are correct.

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