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Instinct

Instinct refers to innate, biologically determined patterns of behavior that occur naturally without prior learning or conscious deliberation. In the context of Human Psychology, instinctive behaviors intersect with cultural and environmental factors that shape how these inherent tendencies manifest in daily life. R…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited Cited 12× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2644-1101 🗓 Reviewed August 2026

Overview

Instinct refers to innate, biologically determined patterns of behavior that occur naturally without prior learning or conscious deliberation. In the context of Human Psychology, instinctive behaviors intersect with cultural and environmental factors that shape how these inherent tendencies manifest in daily life. Research published in this journal has examined how instinctive dietary preferences interact with cultural practices, specifically exploring the relationship between innate food choices and the Mediterranean diet pattern. This work investigates how biological predispositions toward certain tastes, textures, and nutritional needs are modified and expressed through culturally transmitted eating behaviors. Understanding instinct in Human Psychology matters because it helps clarify the complex interplay between nature and nurture in shaping behavior. While humans possess certain innate behavioral tendencies, these are rarely expressed in pure form but rather are channeled through cultural learning and social context. This perspective is particularly relevant for understanding health behaviors, where instinctive drives must be reconciled with learned cultural practices to promote well-being. The study of instinct thus provides insight into the biological foundations of behavior while acknowledging the profound influence of culture and environment.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2019

Culture and Mediterranean Diet

López M.T IglesiasCorresponding author
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Faculty of Health Sciences, Spain
Exact topic International Journal of Nutrition Cited by 12 doi:10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-18-2272

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 12 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Human Psychology (ISSN 2644-1101).

Journal editorial board
Christopher Mesagno · Australia Di Corrado Donatella · Italy Giulia Savarese · Italy

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