a reflex is how you react to something. if i wak u in the face, u will obviasly slap me back. instinct is like listning to ur gut. does that help? haha...
Generally, men tend to be more analytical, trying to figure out how things work in order to better understand something. Women however tend to be more empathetic, trying to identify with and respond...
"Instinct" is an inborn automatic response to environmental stimuli. "Conscious" pertains to noticing an environtmental event through controlled thought or observations.