Why Are Some Reflexes Termed Primitive

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why are some reflexes termed primitive?

• A)They offer protection against aversive stimuli.
• B)They have clear adaptive value.
• C)They are controlled by subcortical areas of the brain.
• D)They are basic, simple responses that serve as the foundation for later-developing behaviours.

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