James has autism and he shows severe deficits in his social functioning.Recent research would suggest that fMRI scans would probably reveal
A) decreased activity in his parietal and temporal lobes.
B) disturbances in his glutamate circuits.
C) decreased activity across his corpus callosum.
D) dysfunction in mirror neuron circuits.

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Recent research has suggested that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have dysfunction in mirror neuron circuits. Mirror neurons are responsible for empathy and imitation, which are both important for social interactions. Dysfunction in this circuit could lead to deficits in social functioning seen in individuals with ASD. FMRI scans can be used to study the activity of these neurons in the brain.

James Has Autism and He Shows Severe Deficits in His