Question

question 4 (1.7 points)
inborn or intrinsic reflexes are
a) always mediated by the brain
b) rapid, predictable, and can be learned responses
c) involuntary, yet may be modified by learned behavior
d) autonomic only

Explanation:

Inborn or intrinsic reflexes are involuntary actions. For example, the knee - jerk reflex. However, they can be modified by learned behavior. For instance, a person can learn to suppress a reflex in certain situations. Option A is incorrect because not all reflexes are mediated by the brain (e.g., spinal reflexes). Option B is wrong as inborn reflexes are not learned. Option D is incorrect because reflexes are not only autonomic (somatic reflexes also exist).

Answer:

C. Involuntary, yet may be modified by learned behavior