Correct answer:
The correct answer in this case is Option (B), genes predispose species-typical behavior.
Explanation of Solution
Reason for the correct statement:
Although other principles of instinct theory were eventually disproved, evolutionary psychology continues to stand behind the idea that some behavior is dependent on genetics. Options (A), (C), and (D) are unrelated to the principles of instinct theory.
Reasons for the incorrect statements
Option (A) refers to arousal theory. Optimal levels of arousal may not necessarily meet a physiological need, such as food and water, but can arouse a psychological state, such as curiosity or desire to complete a task. So, option (A) is incorrect.
Option (C) refers to drive-reduction theory, in which a physiological need (e.g., for food) creates motivation (e.g., hunger) that produces a drive-reduction behavior in the organism (e.g., finding and eating food). So, option (C) is incorrect.
Option (D) refers to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Maslow proposed that certain needs take priority over other needs (e.g., we will seek food and water before trying to work on our self-esteem). As lower needs are met, we are able to direct our energy and behavior to satisfying the next level of needs. So, option (D) is incorrect.
Therefore, the options (A), (C), and (D) are incorrect.
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