What is the primary purpose of the mirror test?
Is The Mirror Test Just a Reflection of Human Nature?

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To test an animal's ability to solve puzzles
To determine if an animal can recognize itself
To evaluate an animal's social skills
To measure an animal's physical strength
2.
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How is the mirror test conducted?
By observing if an animal can solve a maze
By checking if an animal can mimic human actions
By placing a colored dot on the animal and observing its reaction in the mirror
By testing if an animal can communicate with humans
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Which non-primate species was first to pass the mirror test?
Magpies
Bottlenose dolphins
Cleaner wrasse
Asian elephants
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What surprising behavior did ants exhibit in the mirror test?
They ignored the mirror completely
They attacked their reflection
They built a nest near the mirror
They tried to remove a mark on their body
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What is a major critique of the mirror test?
It can only be conducted in a laboratory setting
It is too easy for most animals
It relies heavily on visual cues, which may not be suitable for all species
It requires expensive equipment
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Why might gorillas fail the mirror test despite being great apes?
They are too aggressive towards their reflection
They do not have a sense of self
They are not intelligent enough
They are easily embarrassed and avoid eye contact
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What does the mirror test potentially reveal about human cognition?
Humans are the only species capable of self-recognition
Humans may have designed the test to suit their own cognitive strengths
Humans are superior to all other species
Humans do not rely on visual cues for self-awareness
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