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Reflexive Behaviors

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Reflexive behaviors are automatic, involuntary responses that occur as a result of an environmental stimulus. These behaviors are typically innate and do not require conscious thought or learning.

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