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Mirror Test

The mirror test is a behavioral experiment used to assess self-awareness in animals by determining whether they can recognize themselves in a mirror. A subject passes the test if it shows self-directed behavior, such as touching a mark placed on its body that it can only see in the reflection.

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The Mirror Test is a significant experiment in psychology that assesses self-awareness in animals. By observing how animals react to their reflection, researchers can gain insights into their cognitive abilities. This test has been pivotal in understanding the mental processes of various species, re...

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Key Terms

Self-Awareness
The ability to recognize oneself as an individual separate from the environment and others.

Example: A child recognizing themselves in a mirror.

Cognition
The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Example: Problem-solving and decision-making.

Behavioral Experiment
A scientific procedure to test hypotheses about behavior.

Example: The Mirror Test is a behavioral experiment.

Species
A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes.

Example: Humans belong to the species Homo sapiens.

Ethology
The science of animal behavior.

Example: Ethologists study how animals interact with their environment.

Recognition
The action of recognizing something or someone.

Example: Recognizing a friend in a crowd.

Related Topics

Animal Cognition
The study of how animals think, learn, and remember.
intermediate
Ethology
The science of animal behavior in natural environments.
intermediate
Cognitive Psychology
The branch of psychology focused on mental processes.
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Key Concepts

self-awarenesscognitionanimal behaviormirror recognition