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A baby is born knowing how to suck on a nipple. This unlearned behaviour is a:

AReflex
BHabit
CSkill
DChoice
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Reflex
1. Nobody teaches the baby to suck. 2. It is a reflex present at birth. 3. A sea turtle hatchling heading for the ocean is similar. _Source: OpenStax Psychology 2e, Chapter 6, Learning (CC BY 4.0)._
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