This is a sociobiology question; are there more known genetically derived drives or instincts in humans that directly bear on the ability to survive to reproduce?
2006-11-29 16:15:17 · 3 answers · asked by Mad Mac 7 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
12 hours after question. Please distinguish between those motivators which are genetic without question and those which may be or probably are due to nurture. Sleep is definitely genetic. Fear and anger ( 2 of the "F's") are basic emotions and are genetic but the others (power, prestige, companionship etc seem more due to nurture. What about love (not sex)? Is this not a basic genetic derived need?
2006-11-30 05:05:20 · update #1
sleep
2006-11-29 16:17:09 · answer #1 · answered by Troy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We had the four F's: fighting, fleeing, feeding and fornicating (or, F*cking)....
and then there are also instincts for power, prestige, companionship: these make up social status. (the more staus I have (i.e. power or freinds) the more likely I am to have people help me when I need it.
2006-11-29 16:22:33 · answer #2 · answered by freshbliss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natural selection. Click below for real information..
2006-12-02 13:10:57 · answer #3 · answered by gone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋