Research has shown that when certain groups of animals observe another engaging in a particular behavior, some of the same neurons also become active in the observer animal. This is due to the action of what type of neuron?

A. secondary motor neurons

B. primary motor neurons

C. mirror neurons

D. cognitive neurons

E. executive neurons


C. mirror neurons

Psychology

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