Question

Sometimes a behavioral event can occur at the same time as a cognitive process, even though the behavior isn't needed for the cognitive process. For example, many people look toward the ceiling when thinking about a complex problem, even though "thinking" would likely continue if they didn't look up. This describes a(n) . Group of answer choices
epiphenomenon
inner scribe
convergent behavior
propositional behavior

Answer 1

Answer:

Epiphenomenon

Explanation:

Epiphenomenon dictate the relationship between mind and body. When our mind is operating in a certain way, sometimes our body will create some sort of response that reveal that operation. This response tend to be involuntary and occurs on individuals without  being learned.

Other perfect example would be people's tendency to rub/scratch their nose when they're lying. Granted that not all people do this, but a large portion of population from different cultures involuntary do this when they're telling lies or half truths. Currently, we still haven't figure it out the exact cause of this behavior. But, this often used as a sign during body language education.