David, a 2-year-old, shakes his head every time he sees his mother do the same. His mother enjoys watching David repeat her actions. The neurons that are active in David's brain when he observes his mother shaking her head are known as ________.
A. interneurons
B. sensory neurons
C. mirror neurons
D. tactile neurons
Answer: C
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