The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature

by Steven Pinker

  precedence, concept of (that’s how the leopard got its spots)

  pretend play

  pride

  proverbs, sayings

  proverbs, sayings—in mutually contradictory forms

  resistance to abuse of power, to dominance

  risk taking

  self-control

  self-image, awareness of (concern for what others think)

  self-image, manipulation of

  self-image, wanted to be positive

  sex differences in spatial cognition and behavior

  shame

  stinginess, disapproval of

  sucking wounds

  synesthetic metaphors

  thumb sucking

  tickling

  toys, playthings

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