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Yes. As a person ages his or her reaction time gradually increases.

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Reflexes that result from practice or repetition are known as?

Reflexes that result from practice or repetition are known as conditioned reflexes. These are learned responses to a specific stimulus that have been acquired through experience or training.


Can reflexes be learned?

Reflexes are typically innate and automatic responses to stimuli in the environment. While some reflex-like behaviors can be modified through learning and conditioning, the core reflexes are usually hardwired in the nervous system.


What are the two types of innat behavior?

The two types of innate behavior are instinct and reflexes. Instinct refers to complex behaviors that are genetically programmed and do not need to be learned, while reflexes are automatic responses to specific stimuli.


What tools do newborns have for survival that are involuntary responses to stimuli?

Newborns have involuntary responses such as sucking and rooting reflexes, which help them with feeding. They also have grasping reflexes, startle reflexes, and stepping reflexes to assist in navigating their new environment and interacting with it. Additionally, newborns have a strong sense of smell and taste, which guides them towards food sources and helps with bonding.


Are reflexes a result of nature or nurture?

Reflexes are primarily a result of nature, as they are automatic and unconscious responses to stimuli that are hardwired in the nervous system. While reflexes can be influenced by experience and learning to some extent (nurture), their basic patterns are innate and present from birth.