A reflex is an involuntary, automatic responseA response is a single occurrence or instance of a behavi... to a specific stimulusStimulus is defined as any change in the environment or for.... Reflexes are typically hardwired into an organism’s nervous system and occur without conscious thought or controlControl in behavior analysis refers to the ability to inf.... They serve as protective mechanisms and are often necessary for survival.
Example
When a doctor taps below a patient’s knee, the leg automatically kicks out in response. This is known as the patellar reflex. The stimulus (tapping below the knee) triggers an automatic response (leg kicking) without any voluntary control from the individual.