Question

Classify the following action as natural reflex or conditioned reflex:

Applying sudden breaks when a dog crosses the path.

Answer 1

Reflex :

1. The automatic response to any change in the internal or external environment of an organism is called reflex action or reflex.
2. There are two types of reflexes- natural or inborn reflexes and conditioned or acquired reflexes.
3. Natural reflexes are the ones where no previous experience or learning is required.

Conditioned reflex :

1. Conditioned reflexes are the ones where learning and experience are required which develop over some time.
2. Here, applying sudden brakes when a dog crosses a path is a reflex that has developed over some time due to experiences so, the reflex is a conditioned reflex.