Which of the Following Is a Criticism of Instinct Theories

question 589

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a criticism of instinct theories of motivation?

• A) Research demonstrates that humans do not have innate behavior patterns.
• B) Instinct theorists believed that there were only four human instincts.
• C) Instinct theories merely described and labeled behaviors rather than actually explaining them.
• D) Instinct theorists believed that certain human behaviors were genetically programmed.

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Definitions:

Top-Down Approach

A management style or approach where decision-making and direction come from the top levels of leadership and flow downward through an organization.

Complacency

A state of self-satisfaction, often accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies, leading to a lack of motivation to improve.

Innate Characteristics

Natural or inborn traits and qualities that are not acquired or learned.

Trait Theory

A theory of personality that focuses on the identification and measurement of specific characteristics or traits that differentiate individuals.