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    Instinct Theory

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    ultimate desire and an end result of how a human is behaves. It is defined by a nature vs nurture. Nature is the bodily push, whereas nurture pulls from our thought process and culture. Motivation is broken down into four different perspectives. First, Instinct Theory, it is defined as genetically predisposed behaviors. Second, Drive-reduction theory, how one responds to our inner pushes. Third, Arousal theory, is finding the right level of stimulation. Last, Hierarchy of needs, is defined as…

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    Helots Instinct

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    the Earth, any living beings with a working mind had made decisions. Choices, if you will, that are made for one’s own benefit. The fact of the matter is that it is purely instinct to place oneself before others. Instinct is the driving force; the core motivation to a being’s actions. Through a plethora of circumstances, instinct can be perceived as either good or evil; it has easily shaped itself into words as powerful as greed or intelligence. Right from birth and all throughout one’s life,…

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    The primal and violent nature of man has been exploited by governments throughout the ages. These evolutionary-based characteristics were fueled by propaganda and religiously-based arguments in an effort to mobilize the citizenry of the countries and enact “total war.” World War I was one of the first of its kind to utilize modern warfare that had soldiers fighting at higher stakes than ever before. Millions died at the hands of chemical and technological modern warfare and the inherent,…

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    Gut Instinct Summary

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    Gut Instinct, a magazine article written by Jop De Vrieze, follows the unique work of Jeff Leach, an anthropologist studying the gut microbes of a tribe in Africa. Leach’s work in gut microbes began when his daughter developed type 1 diabetes at age two. Leach researched all the possible explanations for why his daughter was struck with such a life changing disease at such a young age, and his conclusion was clear: by being delivered through a cesarean section, his daughter did not come in…

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    Instinct or gut feeling is a distinct characteristic that can be found in animals and humans. It is how humans and animals react or behave to a change in the environment. These actions are done intuitively and is not a result of learning or past experience. For animals, Instinct is primarily a tool for survival. an example of an instinctive would be hibernation. Before the winter comes, animals will collect and store food for when the cold weather ends as finding resources during the winter…

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    humankind, the instinct of survival has driven our species to where we find ourselves today. If you rewind 200,000 years and observe the modern form of humans, survival had a very different definition then compared to now. To survive used mean living day to day and worrying about things like food, water, and shelter. Slowly, once man began evolving intellectually, the act of surviving also changed with it. What first began as the instinct to survive has slowly changed to an instinct to survive…

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    Bf Skinner Instinct

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    significant extent. This can be observed when closely examining the role of instinct in his work, Skinners concept of reinforcement and his use and development of the verbal summator machine. When analyzing these three sources of evidence it can clearly be seen that B.F. Skinner must have believed in the unconscious to a somewhat significant degree, despite considering himself a radical behaviorist. The significant role of instinct in Skinners work is one outlet in which evidence of Skinners…

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    called “The Drum Major Instinct;” it was based off an adaptation of J. Wallace Hamilton’s “Drum-Major Instinct.” In King’s sermon, he explains what the drum major instinct is and why you need to be cautious with it. King believed that you shouldn’t use too much of it, or too little, because it changes who you are and how you live your life. Now you might think that this isn’t a problem or that you don’t need to be concerned with this, but that is simply untrue. The drum major instinct effects…

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    In her book The Willpower Instinct, Stanford University Psychology professor Kelly McGonigal, argues that willpower can be strengthened when people realize what makes them weak. At first I felt like this challenge was not for me and it wouldn't help me and it was a waste of time. For my willpower challenge I am going to challenge myself on the way I spend my money by limiting my weekly expenses. Every other week I get a check from my job and, from that money I take 150 dollars. For two weeks I…

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    Merridew in Lord of the Flies, seek power and abandon the rules of civilization? William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, suggests that the pull of animal instinct competes with the rules of civilization and eventually overpowers it when humans are put in a situation of survival. Jack is a perfect example of how strong the pull of animal instinct is. Jack is one of the oldest boys on the island. In the beginning of Lord of the Flies, when they first arrive at the island and have…

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