Before psychologists attempted to explain behaviour in terms of motives, they sought to do so by means of
A) instincts.
B) reflexes.
C) goals.
D) emotions.

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Before the concept of motives was popularized, psychologists attempted to explain behavior in terms of instincts. They believed that behavior was largely determined by inherited, automatic patterns of response to environmental stimuli.

Before Psychologists Attempted to Explain Behaviour in Terms of Motives