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12-27-04
Newborns cry if they are hungry or uncomfortable (appears instinctual), but they do not smile or laugh until 1 -2 months old; which would indicate that it is a learned emotional response. And then we have to broach the subject that appearance does not necessarily indicate emotion. I suppose it's safe to say emotional response and appearance is learned. But are emotions themselves, instinctual, genetic, learned, metaphysical? Or are all of these factors contributors to complex emotions? Learn as if you were going to live forever. Live as if you were going to die tomorrow. --Mahatma Gandhi |