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)

Epiphenomenon              

Explanation:

Epiphenomenon: It is defined as a secondary phenomenon which occurs parallel to a primary phenomenon. Epiphenomenalism, in the philosophy of mind, is defined as the view that mental processes occur through physical phenomena, and can't cause anything except themselves.

Example of epiphenomenon:

1. Consciousness is prompt by, yet not itself the prompt of, the modulation effected by the brain.

2. A side-effect occurs as a consequence.

no one should discriminated against because he or she is not from a minority group

i think it is the third one.