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)

a. epiphenomenon.
b. inner scribe.
c. convergent behavior.
d. propositional behavior.


a

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