In one research study, scientists scanned the brains of both a monkey reaching for a banana and another monkey watching that action. The same neurons in a particular region of the brain were activated in both monkeys. These neurons are called _____ neurons.

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The neurons described in the scenario exhibit mirror neuron activity. These neurons activate in both the performing and observing of a specific action.

In One Research Study, Scientists Scanned the Brains of Both