Psychologists are currently debating whether our physical capacity for mentally simulating the observed behavior of others is due to specialized

A) models.
B) cognitive maps.
C) preparedness.
D) mirror neurons.

Mirror neurons are specialized neurons that fire both when an individual performs a specific action and when they observe someone else performing the same action. This has led to the theory that mirror neurons play a crucial role in our ability to mentally simulate the behavior of others. Choices A, B, and C are not directly related to the concept of mirror neurons.