Mirror Neuron Activity May Be Deficient in Individuals with Autism

question 63

Multiple Choice

Mirror neuron activity may be deficient in individuals with autism and autism spectrum disorder due to reduced activity in the ___.

• A)basal ganglia's inputs to somatosensory areas
• B)dorsal stream inputs to frontal lobe areas
• C)dorsal stream somatosensory inputs to parietal lobe areas
• D)ventral stream inputs to temporal lobe areas

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Definitions:

Cultural Changes

Transformations in the beliefs, norms, values, and practices of a society or community over time.

Long Periods

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A method in social science research where the researcher immerses themselves in the environment of their subjects to observe and participate in their activities.

Participant Observation

A qualitative research method where researchers immerse themselves in a group or social setting in order to observe behaviors and interactions from within.