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Noun Concept

Categories: Neuroethology concepts, Ethology, Animal cognition, Unconscious

instinct inherent aptitude Built-in behavior Fear of humans in animals innate behavior

Inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli WordNet 3.0

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Inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

Instinct is the inherent inclination of a living organism towards a particular complex behaviour, containing innate elements. Wikipedia

The inherent disposition of a living organism toward a particular behavior Wikipedia Disambiguation

Inherent disposition of a living organism toward a particular behavior. Wikipedia Disambiguation

The inherent inclination of a living organism Wikipedia Disambiguation

Inherent inclination of a living organism Wikidata

A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour. Wiktionary

Natural or inherent impulse or behaviour. Wiktionary (translation)

Altruistic instincts in social animals WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

The spawning instinct in salmon WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

Many animals fear fire by instinct. Wiktionary

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WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

instinct, inherent aptitude

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instinct

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instinct

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instinct

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innate behavior