Which statement is an example of a reflexive behavior?
A) Pavlov's dog salivating in response to a sound that has predicted food
B) a dog that has learned to sit to obtain a treat
C) a newborn sucking when encountering a nipple
D) a rat pressing a bar to obtain a drink of water

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Reflexive behavior refers to automatic, involuntary actions that do not require learning. A newborn sucking when encountering a nipple is a natural, instinctive behavior that occurs without prior learning, making it a reflexive behavior. Choices A, B, and D involve learned behaviors, not reflexive ones.

Which Statement Is an Example of a Reflexive Behavior