Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Human nature refers to the inherent qualities and characteristics that are common to all human beings, regardless of culture or upbringing. It encompasses both positive and negative aspects of human behavior.
AP course connection
Topic 1.1: 1.1 Interpreting the role of character in fiction