It has been suggested that ________ are activated when a monkey moves a peanut into its own mouth and when a monkey simply observes other monkeys move a peanut into their mouths.

A) prosocial behaviors
B) antisocial behaviors
C) cognitive maps
D) mirror neurons

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual acts and when the individual observes the same action performed by another, thought to be involved in understanding others' actions, learning by imitation, and empathy.

Monkey

A primate of the simian lineage, known for its high level of social interaction and intelligence.

Peanut

A peanut is a legume crop grown mainly for its edible seeds, classified as Arachis hypogaea, and is notable for its high protein and oil content.