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biologically primary ability

biologically primary ability

an ability, such as language acquisition, that has been selected for in evolution and is acquired universally. Children typically are highly motivated to perform tasks involving these abilities. Compare biologically secondary ability. [postulated by U.S. psychologist David C. Geary (1957–  )]

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