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Instinctual actions - in contrast to actions based on [[learning]] which are served by [[memory]] and which provide [[individually]] stored successful [[reactions]] built upon [[experience]] - have no learning curve, they are hard-wired and ready to use without learning. Some instinctual behaviors depend on [[Maturity|maturational]] processes to appear.

Instinctual actions - in contrast to actions based on [[learning]] which are served by [[memory]] and which provide [[individually]] stored successful [[reactions]] built upon [[experience]] - have no learning curve, they are hard-wired and ready to use without learning. Some instinctual behaviors depend on [[Maturity|maturational]] processes to appear.

 

Biological predispositions are innate biologically [[vector]]ed behaviors that can be easily learned. For example in one hour a baby colt can learn to stand, walk, glide, skip, hop and run. Learning is required to fine tune the neurological wiring [[reflex]] like behavior. True reflexes can be distinguished from instincts by their seat in the [[nervous system]]; reflexes are controlled by spinal or other peripheral ganglia, but instincts are the province of the [[brain]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instinct]

Biological predispositions are innate biologically [[vector]]ed behaviors that can be easily learned. For example in one hour a baby colt can learn to stand, walk, glide, skip, hop and run. Learning is required to fine tune the neurological wiring [[reflex]] like behavior. True reflexes can be distinguished from instincts by their seat in the [[nervous system]]; reflexes are controlled by spinal or other peripheral ganglia, but instincts are the province of the [[brain]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instinct]

[[Category: Biology]]

[[Category: Biology]]