Asked by Dymenique Garrett on Jun 13, 2024
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The brain has neurons that help a person mimic other people's actions,called ______ neurons.
A) mirror
B) cognitive
C) hippocampal
D) social awareness
Mirror Neurons
Neurons that fire when a person does something or observes someone else doing the same thing.
Mimic
To imitate or copy someone or something's actions, speech, or mannerisms, often for learning or entertainment.
- Identify the neurons involved in mimicking and understanding others' actions.
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Taneisha SmithJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Mirror neurons are specialized neurons in the brain that fire not only when an individual performs an action, but also when they observe someone else performing that same action. These neurons are thought to play a role in social cognition, empathy, language, and imitation. The other options listed are not directly related to this function of mirror neurons.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the neurons involved in mimicking and understanding others' actions.