What do most psychologists now believe about the instinct theory for human behavior?

a) Human behavior is instinctual based on the evolutionary perspective of survival.
b) Human behavior is motivated by a combination of biological and psychological states.
c) Human behavior has 18 core instincts that help with survival and adaptation.
d) Human behavior is motivated only by physiological needs.

b) Human behavior is motivated by a combination of biological and psychological states.

Psychology

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As a child, David was negative, restless, willful, and physically aggressive. By age 8, he was already engaging in petty theft

Jason was a happy child who did well in school but began displaying antisocial behavior around age 13, and gradually moved to more severe delinquent acts. Which of the following statements about David and Jason is true? A) David is at higher risk for leading a life full of aggression and criminality. B) Jason is at higher risk for leading a life full of aggression and criminality. C) David will likely outgrow his delinquent behavior by middle adolescence. D) David and Jason are at equal risk for a life full of aggression and criminality.

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