- 20.03.2025
Evolved Instincts: The Hidden Force Shaping Adult Behavior
Many believe that as we mature, our instincts undergo a profound transformation—from being vividly expressed in childhood games to showing minimal activity in adulthood. This view is based on the idea that the early impulses inherent in every child are gradually suppressed through socialization and the development of conscious mechanisms, eventually being replaced by deliberate actions and reflexes. This approach explains why adult behavior is often characterized by rational and controlled responses, dominated by basic self-preservation signals and, in particular cases, a nurturing maternal response.