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Old Jan 02, 2012, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Luce View Post
I think animals experience emotions much like we do in that they have a physiological fear and aggression response, but they are unable to make the step to consider or reflect upon those physiological changes, and only act upon them instinctively.
I don't agree that the other animals are unable to consider or reflect -- just generally less able than humans. I know my cats have learned to defer reactions to their emotions; they learn over time, as we do.
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