The major shortcoming of the instinct concept is that __________.
A) instincts have never been shown to exist in any species
B) the instinct concept is too complex an explanation of most motivated behavior
C) asserting the existence of an instinct does not help us to understand the behavior in question
D) it is too physiological in theoretical orientation

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While the concept of instincts has been used to explain behavior in many species, it has been criticized for being too simplistic and not taking into account the complex interactions between biology and environment. Additionally, simply labeling a behavior as an instinct does not provide much insight into the underlying motivations or reasons for that behavior. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

The Major Shortcoming of the Instinct Concept Is That __________