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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Descartes believed that reflexes were automatic responses to specific stimuli, and that behavior required conscious decision-making by the mind. Therefore, behavior in the absence of any obvious stimulus would be inconsistent with his view of reflexes as purely automatic responses.

Which of the Following Commonly Observed Characteristics of Human or Animal