Would I use a reflexive in this situation?

Question

Ella ______ mira a la profesora

Would I use a reflexive verb here? I was planning on using "se" but some people have told me not to... Thanks guys, I am having trouble distinguishing when to not put a reflexive verb because I usually always put it in for sentences like this!

Answer 1

A reflexive verb/pronoun combo is used when the action of the verb is directed to the subject.

Ella mira a la profesora is just, "She is looking at the teacher"

A "reflexive" would be, Ella se mira---She looks at herself (like in a mirror.)

Ella lava los platos. She washes the dishes. (Not reflexive)

Ella se lava. She washes herself. (reflexive.)