When seeing a couple warmly kiss and embrace,observers may vicariously experience and mentally simulate the romantic interaction.According to some researchers,this reaction of the observers is partially attributable to the activation of
A) instinctive drift.
B) a fixed-interval reinforcement schedule.
C) mirror neurons.
D) cognitive maps.

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The activation of mirror neurons is responsible for the vicarious experience and mental simulation of romantic interactions seen in others. These neurons activate both when an individual is performing an action and when they observe someone else performing that same action. In the case of observing a romantic interaction, mirror neurons are activated in the observer's brain, allowing them to mentally simulate the experience themselves. Options A, B, and D are not related to this phenomenon.

When Seeing a Couple Warmly Kiss and Embrace,observers May Vicariously