Some early psychological theorists believed that much of human behavior was instinctive;that is,our behavior is much more determined by nature than our nurture.This view is MOST consistent with:
A)Plato's nativism.
B)Gall's phrenology.
C)Aristotle's philosophical empiricism.
D)Locke's tabula rasa.

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Plato's nativism is the belief that knowledge and certain abilities are innate and present at birth. This view is consistent with the idea that much of human behavior is determined by nature, or our biological makeup. In contrast, Locke's tabula rasa suggests that we are born with a blank slate and our behavior is largely shaped by our environment and experiences. Gall's phrenology is a now-discredited theory that suggested the shape of the skull could explain personality traits, and Aristotle's philosophical empiricism emphasized the role of experience in shaping behavior.

Some Early Psychological Theorists Believed That Much of Human Behavior