Instincts are an important structure of our personality, since our safety, first of all, depends on their work. When we pull our hand away, want to eat or learn something new, we live, function and develop. A person, being born, lives by the instincts or reflexes that God has laid in us. A small child does not yet realize that he is hungry, but when he touches the corners of his mouth, the baby begins to reflexively look for his mother's chest for satiety.
It is thanks to instincts that we live in infancy. Then some of them become dominant, being a driving force throughout our lives. Let's see what instincts are and how they manifest in our lives.
Human instincts and adaptability
In the life of every person, the role of instincts is invaluable. They are very significant for us, because sometimes life can depend on them. But on the level of human adaptability depends on his fate. This can be an innate or acquired ability to adapt to any life situation, despite the conditions in which the individual has fallen. If we talk about human adaptability, then it can be high, low and medium. The innate basics of adaptability include temperament, natural instincts, appearance, makings of intelligence, body structure, innate abilities, emotions and the physical condition of the body.
There is such a thing as adaptability. It denotes the levels of adaptation of a person, his social status, as well as a feeling of satisfaction or dissatisfaction with his life and himself. Adaptability of any person guarantees from childhood the features of nature and its personal orientation. It is instincts that are considered the first and main part of human nature, which provides adaptability.
Is there a maternal and paternal instinct?
Many scientists puzzled over the concept of instinct, a huge scientific work was carried out. The species of this gift of nature was structured by the famous scientist Garbuzov. He defined the basic instincts, but they did not include the concepts of maternal and paternal instinct. Such a result of his work was criticized by some, supported by some. It is generally accepted that these concepts are considered conditional instincts, since not everyone manifests them. Also, care for your offspring can be interpreted as an instinct for self-preservation or extension of the genus.
But giving examples of instinct, one cannot but note the manifestation of instincts in parents. And there's nothing to be done about it, it’s so inherent in nature. The maternal instinct is considered very real and is based on the historical need to preserve offspring and continue their race. All living mammals have a maternal instinct, only sometimes it takes inadequate
forms in humans
. This can be either excessive custody of older children, or unacceptable negligence of parents. If we talk about innate instincts, then the maternal manifests itself in girls from childhood. It is more pronounced in women who carry a baby under their hearts, and in those who have already given birth. The animal instinct of motherhood is significantly different from the human, because it is based on what the Creator has laid down in all animals. And people are able to do something without relying only on instincts.
A slightly different phenomenon (and not always associated with the appearance of the baby) is considered paternal instinct. This is considered a more socially conditioned phenomenon, which is associated with the norms of modern society, focusing on family values.
Types of instincts according to Garbuzov, description
According to the concept of this professor, neuropsychiatrist and philosopher, seven basic instincts are distinguished. These include: the instinct of procreation, self-preservation, freedom, research, preservation of dignity, altruistic and dominance.
There are three dyads in which instincts are grouped. For example, dyad “A” is considered basic, it ensures the physical survival of the individual and species. This dyad includes two instincts: self-preservation and procreation. But dyad "B", consisting of the instinct of research and freedom, provides the primary socialization of man. The last, third, dyad "B", which includes the instinct of dominance and dignity, provides self-affirmation and self-preservation of a person in the psychosocial aspect. Together, all three dyads guarantee the adaptation of a person in real life.
Self-preservation as a basic human instinct
One or several instincts are considered dominant in a person, while the rest are expressed much more weakly. Recalling instinct examples, one cannot help but recall self-preservation.
At all costs and under any circumstances, people simply desperately want to survive. With the help of nature’s settings of the human body, people have learned to confront the dangers that lie in wait for them everywhere. This is expressed in the fact that if it’s hot - the person pulls out his hand, if they provide suspicious food - refusing it, if the person does not know how to swim, then, naturally, he will not go deep into the water.
The animal instinct can also be called a kind of self-preservation instinct. The instinct of self-preservation is considered basic because in its absence all other instincts lose their meaning. And the reason for this is obvious: the first thing that is necessary for any individual, including a person, is to take care of maintaining his own existence, otherwise he will not be able to function and just be useful to this world. By the way, the instinct of self-preservation in children is developed from the very moment of birth.
Genophilic type - what is it?
In the genophilic type, the instinct of procreation dominates. If from childhood the child grows up in a society where interests will be fixed only on the family, he will be calm only when the whole family is together, everyone is in good health and a good mood prevails. For such people, their home is considered a fortress, and the interests of each family member are above all. Very often, people of this type are willing to sacrifice themselves for the sake of their children and family. The survival instinct in this case does not work, because the genophilic type is focused not on itself, but on its family. You can observe this instinct on the example of saving people from a burning room. A person with a dominant instinct of self-preservation is unlikely to go to save people during a fire. People of the genophilic type will do this without hesitation.
Instinct of altruism
This instinct is characteristic of the altruistic type. People who dominate this instinct, since childhood, have shown kindness and care for loved ones. Their instincts are developing, but all of them will depend on the functioning of this dominant one. This instinct encourages people to give their neighbor what the person himself needs. These people are more selfless than others; they devote their lives to the interests of society, protect the weak, and help the sick and disabled. People with the instinct of altruism live by the slogan:
"Kindness will save the world!" Generally speaking, these are excellent instinct examples, because such people are fighting for justice all over the world and are ready to help others, no matter what it costs them.
Researcher - the result of education or human genetics?
The research type can also be called curious. In this type, the instinct of research is considered dominant. From childhood, these are “pochumuchki”, who have a high level of curiosity, and they show a desire to get to the bottom of everything. Children of this type should always receive deep and confirmed answers to their questions. They read a lot and love to experiment. Often these are creative people, regardless of what they are fond of. Therefore, the researcher is, rather, the result of the makings of a person than education.
Dominant type
In this type, the dominant instinct is considered to be the main one, but the colossal survival instinct is also inherent in it. Since childhood, such people have the ability to organize games, they are accustomed to set goals and achieve them. The dominant type knows how to understand people and lead them along. These people feel an increased need to control others. Very often, leaders, leaders, politicians, as well as organizers grow out of dominant children.
The instinct of preserving personal freedom
Those who fight to maintain personal freedom are examples of the instinct of freedom. From the diapers, such children protest when they are swaddled, and any kind of
restriction of freedom also causes rejection, which at the same time grows with the baby. The dominant qualities of such people are the desire for independence, stubbornness, tolerance for pain, a predisposition to risk. They do not tolerate routine and bureaucracy. Due to the fact that the instinct of procreation and self-preservation is suppressed in such people, they very often leave their families. They tend to keep their freedom, interests and personality. Such people should not be too limited in actions, they do not like to be subordinate.
Dignitophilic type of human instincts
This type is dominated by the instinct of maintaining dignity. From a young age, such people can pick up irony or ridicule. They absolutely do not tolerate any form of humiliation. This is the type of people with whom you can negotiate from childhood, only this must be done convincingly and affectionately. In order to preserve
honor and dignity, such a person is even able to sacrifice the most valuable that he has. It is important to recognize this in the child as early as possible, so as not to suppress his personality in the process of life. For such people, support and recognition is important. Then they feel themselves necessary and in demand.