Briefly Describe the Mirror Self-Recognition Test and What It Reveals

question 31

Essay

Briefly describe the mirror self-recognition test and what it reveals about the development of self

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Definitions:

Procedural Memories

Memories of how to perform tasks or activities, such as riding a bicycle, that are often unconsciously retained.

Hippocampus

A curved structure located within the temporal lobe of the brain, involved in the formation of new memories and is associated with learning and emotions.

Mnemonics

Are memory aids, strategies or devices that enhance recall through association by linking them to something easier to remember.

Hierarchies

Systematic organization of people or things within a structure that ranks them in levels of importance or status.