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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) __________.

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Answer: Epiphenomenon

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Epiphenomenon is defined as the condition which happens or occurs as secondary phenomena after the primary happening. It majorly occurs in the form of consequence and has no particular influence.

This phenomenon is influenced through physical phenomenon impacting the mental phenomenon and having no cause by themselves. According to the question ,example that is mentioned is the process of epiphenomenon .

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