In order to learn how to perform stereotaxic surgery on a laboratory animal, Jennifer watched her mentor perform a surgery first. What was likely active at the time of her observations, as well as when she performed the surgery herself?

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Mirror neurons are active during the observation and imitation of movements, and therefore would be active during Jennifer's observation of her mentor performing the surgery and when she performed the surgery herself. The other brain regions listed are not directly involved in motor learning or imitation.

In Order to Learn How to Perform Stereotaxic Surgery on a Laboratory