New studies have provided the first direct evidence for the existence of mirror neurons in humans. Electrodes were temporarily implanted in the brains of epileptic patients aspart of their preparation for surgery. The activity of individual neurons was recorded while the patients performed simple actions, such as grasping a cup and making facial expressions. Then the researchers recorded neuron activity while the patients simply viewed short video clips and photographs of others executing the same actions. What wasone result of these studies?

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The studies provided evidence for the existence of mirror neurons in humans and found that some neurons were activated by both the performance and the observation of a behavior. This suggests that humans have the ability to understand the intentions and emotions of others by simulating their actions in our own brains. Neither choice A nor B is correct as the studies showed some neurons were activated by both performing and observing behaviors. Choice D is incorrect as the studies showed that these simple behaviors did activate neurons in the human brain.

New Studies Have Provided the First Direct Evidence for the Existence