Which One of the Following Best Describes Mirror Neurons

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following best describes mirror neurons?

• A) They are pairs of neurons that have identical functions on opposite sides of the cortex.
• B) They are the primary reason why infants can recognize their own reflections as early as 3 months of age.
• C) They fire when a person either makes a particular response or observes someone else make that response.
• D) They are the only kinds of neurons that are consistently found in all primate species.

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Definitions:

External Validity

The extent to which the findings from a study can be generalized to other people, other settings, and other time periods.

Placebo

An inactive substance or treatment given to a participant in a study, used to test the efficacy of a therapy or medication.

Accomplices

Individuals who actively assist, facilitate, or encourage another person in the commission of a crime, without necessarily taking part in the actual criminal act.

Perceptual Judgments

The process of interpreting sensory information to make meaningful assessments about one's environment.