Some psychologists believe that the activity of mirror neurons serve as the biological basis for
A) empathy.
B) vanity.
C) aggression.
D) jealousy.
Answer: A
Rationale: Mirror neurons respond to the actions and expressions of others and are correlated with the ability to understand another's intentions and emotions. Therefore, some researchers believe that they are responsible for our ability to experience empathy.
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