Imitation learning is facilitated by special cells in the brain known as
A)motor neurons.
B)sensory neurons.
C)mirror neurons.
D)NMDA receptors.

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Mirror neurons are specialized cells in the brain, particularly in the premotor and parietal cortices, that activate when an animal performs an action or observes another individual performing the same action. They are important for understanding the intentions of others and for imitation learning, allowing us to imitate through a process of matching observed sensory inputs with pre-existing motor plans. Motor neurons are responsible for controlling muscle movements, while sensory neurons are responsible for transmitting sensory information from the environment to the brain. NMDA receptors are glutamate receptors that play a crucial role in synaptic plasticity and learning, but they are not specifically involved in imitation learning.

Imitation Learning Is Facilitated by Special Cells in the Brain