Four of the circuits are “antique” and conservative, they exist in everybody (except feral children). 1. The Oral Bio-Survival Circuit. This is imprinted by the mother or the first mothering object and conditioned by subsequent nourishment or threat. It is primarily concerned with sucking, feeding, cuddling, and body security. It retreats mechanically from the noxious or predatory — or from anything associated (by imprinting or conditioning) with the noxious or predatory. 2. The Anal Emotional-Territorial Circuit. This is imprinted in the “Toddling” stage when the infant rises up, walks about
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