Learning by imitation is so important to so many mammals that the brain dedicates special neurons to this function, which are called __________ neurons.
A)assimilating
B)sensory
C)effector
D)mirror

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Mirror neurons are specialized neurons in the brain that fire both when an animal acts and when the animal observes the same action performed by another. This mirroring process is thought to be essential for learning through imitation.

Learning by Imitation Is So Important to So Many Mammals