Cassie is 3 years old and just witnessed her friend Sara fall from her tricycle and skin her knee. Sara starts to cry and the teacher hurries toward her
Explore Cassie's possible
reactions to this incident, considering recent research on mirror neurons.
What will be an ideal response
Recent research on mirror neurons has found "neural activity that mirrors not only
the movement but also the intentions, sensations, and emotions of those around us."
This implies that Cassie may reflect her friend's pain by crying and/or exhibiting
facial expressions associated with distress. Cassie may also mirror the teacher's
behavior by running toward Sara.
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