Reflexive behavior

Reflexive behavior is an automatic, involuntary response to a specific stimulus, without conscious thought. For example, pulling your hand away quickly when you touch something hot is a reflexive action. These responses are hardwired into the nervous system and happen instantly to protect or help the body. Unlike deliberate actions that involve thinking or planning, reflexes occur instantly to help you react rapidly to certain situations, like blinking when something gets close to your eyes or knee-jerk reactions during a medical exam.