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Voluntary Reflex
Definition: A reflex action that is consciously controlled by the individual, allowing them to react or respond to a stimulus consciously and deliberately.
Senses:
- Medical: A reflex action initiated by the central nervous system in response to a specific stimulus, but that can be consciously overridden or suppressed voluntarily.
- Psychology: A reflex action that can be consciously triggered or suppressed by an individual, usually as a learned response to a particular stimulus.
Sample Sentences:
- 1. In a voluntary reflex, the person is able to consciously decide whether to respond to a particular stimulus or not.
- 2. The voluntary reflex allows athletes to react quickly and deliberately to specific situations during sports activities.
- 3. Although blinking is primarily an involuntary reflex, it can also be controlled as a voluntary reflex.
- 4. With practice, individuals can develop voluntary reflexes, such as controlling their heart rate through breathing techniques.
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