Question

Differentiate between the following :

Natural and acquired reflex.

Answer 1

Natural or unconditioned reflex action: The reflexes which are automatic, instinctive, unlearned, and can be evoked even immediately after birth is called natural or unconditioned, or inborn reflex action.

Acquired or condition reflex action: The reflex actions that are acquired by experience after birth are known as conditioned reflex actions or acquired reflex actions.

NATURAL REFLEX	ACQUIRED REFLEX
These are inherited, inborn, unlearned reflexes. Natural reflex action possesses a simple reflex arc. There is no requirement of previous experiences. It is not possible to forget natural reflexes.	These are learned responses to a stimulus that is experiences newly after birth. Acquired reflex action possesses a complex reflex arc. Previous experiences are required. Acquired reflexes may be forgotten.