Which of the Following Commonly Observed Characteristics of Human or Animal

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following commonly observed characteristics of human or animal behavior is inconsistent with Descartes' view on reflexes?

• A) the withdrawal response upon touching a hot object
• B) behavior (e.g., running) in the absence of any obvious stimulus
• C) the existence of nerves that connect receptors and effectors to the brain
• D) the fact that the same stimulus usually produces the same response

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