Petra's brother was hiking in the woods and accidently came into contact with poison ivy.Now his arms are covered in a rash.As Petra watches her brother scratch his arms,her arms begin to itch and she feels compelled to scratch them too.Psychologists believe that _____________ are responsible for Petra's response to watching her brother's discomfort.

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The firing of mirror neurons is responsible for our ability to empathize with others and replicate their behaviors and emotions. In this case, Petra's mirror neurons are firing in response to her brother's scratching, causing her to feel the urge to scratch her own arms.

Petra's Brother Was Hiking in the Woods and Accidently Came