Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of conditioned reflex?

  1. Withdrawal of a hand on touching a hot plate.

  2. Watering of mouth at the smell of food.

  3. Closing of eyes on being approached by an object.

  4. Sweating while it is very hot.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A conditioned reflex is a learned response, such as Pavlov's dog salivating at the smell or sound associated with food, unlike innate reflexes.