Mirror cells are neurons in the ________ cortex that respond when an animal produces a particular movement and when the animal ________.
A)parietal / perceives another producing the same movement
B)parietal / produces the mirror image of the same movement
C)premotor / perceives another producing the same movement
D)premotor / produces the mirror image of the same movement

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Mirror neurons were first discovered in the premotor cortex of macaque monkeys, and later found in humans as well. These neurons respond both when the animal produces a particular movement and when the animal perceives another individual (usually of the same species) producing the same movement. Mirror neurons are thought to play a role in understanding the actions of others and in learning and imitation. Therefore, the correct answer is C) premotor cortex, as this is where mirror neurons are primarily located.

Mirror Cells Are Neurons in the ________ Cortex That Respond