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A new artificial intelligence (AI) model called Centaur can predict and simulate human thought and behavior better than any past models, opening the door for cutting-edge research applications.
Why parents should pay attention to their instincts about the relational health and safety of their adult children.
Singing and dancing are not innate human behaviors- they are cultural creations that are shaped by memory and community.
A controversial autism therapy is gaining prominence, but some say it hurts neurodiverse people Applied Behavior Analysis is increasingly popular, but does it do more harm than good?
Recent studies have also shown that the output neurons of the mushroom body also evaluate sensory stimuli that are relevant for innate behavior, i.e. behavior not based on experience.
Are you sitting still right now, or are you moving? Occasionally, our brains compel us to scratch an itch, comb our fingers through our hair, or stroke our chin without even thinking about it. These ...
Abstract Self-grooming is an innate, naturalistic behavior found in a wide variety of organisms. The control of rodent grooming has been shown to be mediated by the dorsolateral striatum through ...
These examples don't quite get at the question of whether the number sense is innate, though. Perhaps all they suggest is that formal schooling isn't necessary for humans or animals to learn to count.