While Italian researchers were recording the activity of a single neuron in the motor cortex of a monkey, they noticed that this neuron responded the same way whether the monkey was actually performing the motor task or just observing a researcher performing the task. This observation led to the discovery of the
A)amygdala.
B)effector cell.
C)mirror neuron.
D)neurilemma.

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The discovery described pertains to mirror neurons, which are known to fire both when an animal acts and when the animal observes the same action performed by another. This discovery has been significant in the study of empathy, learning, and social behaviors.

While Italian Researchers Were Recording the Activity of a Single