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The main characteristic of basic instinct is that which is found only in:

  1. A
    human beings
  2. B
    cats and rats
  3. C
    all organisms and it is inborn and natural
  4. D
    artists

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According to William McDougall, basic instincts are unlearned, innate tendencies that drive behavior. They are universal traits found in all living organisms as part of their biological heritage, functioning as an inborn and natural coping mechanism for survival.

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The main characteristic of basic instinct is that which is found only in:
A
human beings
B
cats and rats
C
all organisms and it is inborn and natural
D
artists

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