Which one of the following best describes mirror neurons?
A) They are pairs of neurons that have identical functions on opposite sides of the cortex.
B) They are the primary reason why infants can recognize their own reflections as early as 3 months of age.
C) They fire when a person either makes a particular response or observes someone else make that response.
D) They are the only kinds of neurons that are consistently found in all primate species.

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Mirror neurons are neurons that fire both when an individual performs an action and when they observe someone else performing the same action. This allows for empathy, imitation, and communication. Option A is incorrect as mirror neurons are not necessarily located on opposite sides of the cortex. Option B is not entirely correct as mirror neurons are not the only reason why infants can recognize their reflection. Option D is incorrect as mirror neurons are not the only kind of neurons found in primates, and they are not consistently found in all primates.

Which One of the Following Best Describes Mirror Neurons