In humans, many reflexes are examples of instinctive behaviors.

The rooting reflex, as

mentioned earlier is one such example, as is the suckling reflex (a reflex in which babies
begin sucking when a finger or nipple places pressure on the roof of their mouth,) the
Moro reflex (a startle reaction seen in babies less than 6 months of age) and the Babkin
reflex (a reflex in which babies open their mouths and flex their arms in response to
rubbing the palms of their hands.) Infants display these instinctive reactions when
confronted by stimuli in their environment. For example, brushing an infant's cheek will
cause the child to turn his or her head and search for a nipple.