[–] flyawayhigh 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
it's possible for individuals to learn behaviour which runs contrary to their instincts.
Sure, all kinds of things are theoretically possible in a metaphysical sense, but nobody is teaching them. Rather, the teaching has cut the other way, and it's been a dismal failure. I am sure you can find plenty of studies on this. I recommend the early "identical twins reared apart" studies. :D
[–] Broc_Lia ago
People don't have to be overtly taught a certain thing to learn it. Take sexual fetishes for example, I doubt their parents/teachers sat them down and taught them that "whips are good, chains are better." Equally, trying to unteach these things, or teach against them doesn't seem to work either.
[–] flyawayhigh 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
You win. You're smarter. You don't even need to read the identical twins studies. The fish have spoken.
The original comment that you questioned was absolutely correct. :D