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by unepipe 3922 days ago
I think I understand what you're getting at, but the example you gave is not a learned act, it's a reflex action. It bypasses your brain entirely, you generally recognize the pain after you reflexively withdraw your hand.

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Withdrawal_reflex

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Reflexes can be, and are frequently, modulated by parts of the nervous system more inclined to learning.