Define reflexes and provide an evolutionary explanation of reflexes and their gradual disappearance
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer would include the following key points:
• Reflexes are defined as unlearned, involuntary, organized responses that occur automatically in the presence of certain stimuli.
• Evolutionary explanations of development attribute the gradual disappearance of reflexes to the increase in voluntary control over behavior.
• Reflexes may form the foundation of future behavior.
• It may be that reflexes stimulate parts of the brain responsible for more complex behaviors.
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