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Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Innate capacity refers to the inherent ability or talent that humans possess from birth, without the need for explicit instruction or environmental influence.
Related terms
Nature vs. Nurture: This term refers to the debate about whether human behavior is primarily determined by genetics (nature) or influenced by the environment (nurture).