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Because of the Way That Humans Evolved, Many of Our

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Because of the way that humans evolved, many of our characteristics either are present at birth or develop rapidly during maturation. Some of these characteristics, such as standing on two legs, are obvious. Name and describe five of the less obvious traits that are innate.


Definitions:

Motivation

The internal or external drive that prompts individuals towards actions, goals, or to fulfill certain needs.

Free Will

The ability of individuals to make choices that are not predetermined by past events or natural laws.

Determinism

The philosophical doctrine that all events, including moral choices, are determined completely by previously existing causes.

Personal-Document Approach

A method of studying personality that involves analysis of personal documents like diaries, letters, and autobiographies to understand individual lives and psychological patterns.

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