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Mirror test
The mirror test is a measure of self-awareness developed by Gordon Gallup Jr in 1970.
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Mar. 11, 2025 — A world first* study of more than 215,000 students, researchers found that while standardized tests measure academic skills, different dimensions of wellbeing -- emotional wellbeing, engagement, and ...
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