Many Have Speculated That Mirror Neurons Enable Us to Copy

question 101

Multiple Choice

Many have speculated that mirror neurons enable us to copy other people's actions.Before we accept such ideas,which question is most important to answer?​

• A)Where in the brain are mirror neurons most common?
• B)​How rapidly do mirror neurons produce action potentials?
• C)What happens to mirror neurons in old age?​
• D)Are we born with mirror neurons?​

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Definitions:

Microelectrode

A microscopic insulated wire or a saltwater-filled glass tube whose uninsulated tip is used to stimulate or record from neurons.

Electroencephalogram

A test that measures and records the electrical activity of the brain using small, flat metal discs attached to the scalp.

Oscilloscope

Specialized device that serves as a sensitive voltmeter, registering changes in voltage over time.

Neocortex

Most recently expanded outer layer (“new bark”) of the forebrain, composed of about six layers of gray matter. Its name is a misnomer, as it actually isn’t newer because it arose at the same time during evolution as other forms of cortex. It is also called isocortex because it is almost always six-layered, with few exceptions.