Neurons that fire when an organism either carries out a movement or observes another organism carrying out the same movement are known as _________ neurons.
A)vector
B)reciprocal
C)mirror
D)pyramidal

Question

Neurons that fire when an organism either carries out a movement or observes another organism carrying out the same movement are known as _________ neurons.
A)vector 
B)reciprocal 
C)mirror 
D)pyramidal

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mirror neurons are a type of neuron that fires both when an organism performs an action and when it observes another organism performing the same action. Mirror neurons enable individuals to understand the intentions and emotions behind the actions of others, and may play a role in social learning and empathy. Option A, vector neurons, are neurons that help orient an organism in space. Option B, reciprocal neurons, are neurons that activate both the agonist and antagonist muscles during a movement to ensure smooth and coordinated movements. Option D, pyramidal neurons, are the most common type of neuron in the cerebral cortex and are involved in many different functions, including movement control.

Neurons That Fire When an Organism Either Carries Out a Movement