Asked by Tiffany Smith on Jul 12, 2024

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Which of the following are most clearly activated both by picking up a spoon and by simply watching another person pick up a spoon?

A) prosocial behaviors
B) taste aversions
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 fundamental in learning through imitation and in understanding the intentions of others.

Pick Up A Spoon

This is not a psychological or widely recognized key term in any academic field.

Prosocial Behaviors

Actions intended to benefit others, including behaviors like helping, sharing, or comforting.

  • Understand the significance of mirror neurons in observational learning processes.
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Taylor FilipowskiJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Mirror neurons are activated both when an individual performs an action and when they observe another individual performing the same action. They are believed to play a role in social cognition, empathy, and imitation. Picking up a spoon is a simple action that can easily be observed and performed, making mirror neurons a likely candidate as the activations that occur in both cases.