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Hardwired

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Emotional ForcePlay
Suggests an innate or natural behavior that feels automatic. SlideThe mother's instinct to protect her child is hardwired.
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Not LearnedPlay
Indicates a trait or reaction not gained from experience or education. SlideBirds are hardwired to migrate with the seasons.
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PermanencePlay
Implies that the characteristic or function is permanent and cannot be altered. SlideHis drive to succeed seems hardwired and unchangeable.