Because of the way that humans evolved, many of our characteristics either are innate (i.e., either present at birth or developing rapidly during maturation). Some of these characteristics, such as standing on two legs, are obvious

Name and describe the innate five traits discussed in the chapter.

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: A good answer will include the following key points:
• Infant reflexes such as sucking are innate.
• An interest in novelty is innate. Human babies will look at and listen to unfamiliar things longer than familiar things.
• A desire to explore and manipulate objects is innate.
• An impulse to play and fool around is innate. Practice play, for example, helps young develop important survival skills.
• Basic cognitive skills such as a rudimentary understanding of numbers and the ability to interpret the expressions and gestures of others are innate.