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Instincts

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Instincts are innate, fixed patterns of behavior in response to certain stimuli. They're automatic responses that don't require conscious thought.

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