According to Damasio (1994), when we make a choice and act on it, the outcome of our action has a lasting emotional effect that tells us if we were rewarded or not.This is known as a

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According to the question, the phenomenon described is the lasting emotional effect that follows our actions and tells us if we were rewarded or not. This phenomenon is referred to as a somatic marker, which is the answer option D. Option A (boomerang effect) refers to the unintended consequence of an action that often results in it returning to the person who initiated it. Option B (value system) refers to the set of beliefs and principles that shape our behavior and decision-making. Option C (emulation) refers to the act of copying or imitating the actions of others. None of these options describe the phenomenon of lasting emotional effects following our actions, so the best choice is D, somatic marker.

According to Damasio (1994), When We Make a Choice and Act