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. |