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Instinct

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Unconscious ActionPlay
An instinct doesn't require conscious thought; it happens automatically. SlideHe ducked out of instinct when the ball flew at his head.
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Immediate ResponsePlay
Instinct is often your immediate reaction before you've had time to think. SlideBy instinct, she immediately reached out to catch the falling vase.
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Inherent SkillPlay
Some behaviors, like a spider spinning a web, are instinctual and don't need to be learned. SlideWithout teaching, the puppies knew by instinct how to play and chase.