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Describes a behavior that is not taught but is performed without thought
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That is called an instinct (or instinctive/innate behavior): an inborn, unlearned action or fixed‑action pattern performed without conscious thought in response to specific stimuli.
Example: a newborn mammal’s suckling, a sea turtle hatchling heading to the ocean, or a bird’s nest‑building. (Note: a reflex is a simpler automatic response, while a habit is learned through repetition.)
Example: a newborn mammal’s suckling, a sea turtle hatchling heading to the ocean, or a bird’s nest‑building. (Note: a reflex is a simpler automatic response, while a habit is learned through repetition.)
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