Reduction of human action to neurochemical determinism or reflex is described by which term?

• A. Great Twitch Theory
• B. True Image
• C. Ennui
• D. Populist

Answer: (A)

This is about a reductionist view of human action that treats behavior as determined by brain chemistry and automatic reflexes rather than conscious choice or social factors. The term that captures this idea is the Great Twitch Theory. It conveys the notion that actions can be traced to neural and chemical triggers, leaving little room for free will or intentional design. In literary analysis, using this term signals a critique of mechanistic explanations of life, especially in modern contexts where science is used to explain away individuality. The other options don’t fit this concept: True Image refers to a faithful or idealized representation, Ennui denotes existential boredom, and Populist is a political label.