Briefly describe mirror neurons.
What will be an ideal response?
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The answer should contain the following information:
Mirror neurons are neurons that fire not only when a person enacts a particular behavior, but also when a person simply observes another individual carrying out the same behavior. Mirror neurons may help explain how (and why) humans have the capacity to understand others' intentions. Specifically, mirror neurons may fire when we view others' behavior, helping us to predict what their goals are and what they may do next.
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