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Epiphenomenon
Definition:
An epiphenomenon refers to an accompanying or secondary phenomenon that is believed to be a byproduct or consequence of another, more significant event or process.
Examples:
- The researcher theorized that the increased anxiety observed in the participants was merely an epiphenomenon of their stressful work environment.
- Many scientists view consciousness as an epiphenomenon of complex neural activity in the brain.
- In the field of sociology, social class is often considered an epiphenomenon of economic factors.
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