Thanks. That is similar to what I have believed, only you can say it with authority.

GG.

drrayeye Wrote:
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> Susan/Gerda,
>
> Cognitive scientists/neurologists distinguish two
> types of responses that relate to free will.
> Responses like blinking, pupillary reflexes, most
> eye movements, responses to sudden movements or
> loud noise, etc. are often called reflexes, are
> automatic, unlearned, and not subject to free
> will. On the other hand, control of the senses
> related to decision making, especially paying
> attention are largely unlearned, but subject to
> free will--we can choose whether or not we wish to
> pay attention.
>
> Communication is almost entirely learned through
> developmental processes, but also is subject to
> free will. I don't think we have any idea how
> these abilities evolved.
>
> Ray