Which of the following is true of instinct approaches to motivation?
A. Instinct approaches state that people try to maintain a steady level of stimulation and activity.
B. Instinct theorists suggest that a lack of basic biological requirements produces a drive to obtain those requirements.
C. Instinct approaches fail to explain why certain patterns of behavior have appeared in a given species.
D. Instinct theorists agree on the precise instincts that guide human behavior.
Answer: C
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a. Gay males engage in sex more frequently than other types of couples. b. Lesbian couples have sex less often than other couples. c. For both gays and lesbians, sexual satisfaction is correlated with overall relationship satisfaction. d. Declines over time of sexual behavior noticed in heterosexuals do not apply to homosexuals.
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a. Google Scholar is very expensive b. it is not clear which journals, books, or websites that Google Scholar uses to find its information c. All of the information it provides is popular press d. Psychology journals and books are not included in Google Scholar
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Evan's parents take him to help them serve dinner at a homeless shelter once a week. When he was preschool age, he helped set tables. Later, he started helping to clear tables after the meal. Now, at age 9, he is helping his parents serve and knows many of those they serve by name. What does this predict about Evan's prosocial behavior in the future?
A. Evan's prosocial behavior will likely plateau or even decline at this age and level off when he is 16. B. Evan's work with the homeless is likely to impress upon him the differences between his family and them. C. Evan's continued exposure to those less fortunate than himself is likely to cause him to conclude that people are incapable of change. D. Evan is likely to become preoccupied with the challenging transitions associated with puberty, and his prosocial behavior will probably decline well into his 20s.