Among the problems with the early instinct theories was the idea of the nominal fallacy, which means that:
A) labeling or naming something does not explain it
B) the idea of instincts was a fallacy; there are no such things as instincts
C) instincts are either inhibited or become habits
D) instincts are the same as learned behaviors

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The nominal fallacy means that simply labeling or naming something does not explain it. This was a problem for early instinct theories, which attempted to explain behavior by labeling it as an instinct without fully understanding the underlying mechanisms and causes.

Among the Problems with the Early Instinct Theories Was the Idea