Which of the following is not an example of an unconditioned reflex?
A) John's pupils dilating in response to a bright light
B) Mike pulling his hand back quickly after touching a hot stove
C) Rick wiping his dirty hands off on his jeans before picking up the mail from the table
D) Tony's tears when he is peeling onions

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Unconditioned reflexes are innate and automatic responses to specific stimuli. Choices A, B, and D all involve automatic physiological responses to stimuli (bright light, heat, and irritants in onions) and are therefore examples of unconditioned reflexes. However, choice C involves a learned behavior (wiping hands on jeans before picking up mail) and is not an example of an unconditioned reflex.

Which of the Following Is Not an Example of an Unconditioned