Behaviors or cognitive processes that appear to be innately programmed or strongly influenced by biological factors rather than learning or environmental influences.
Example: Infant reflexes, basic emotional expressions, and language acquisition abilities that appear across cultures and develop without explicit teaching, suggesting biological programming.
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