Theory of mind (TOM),the understanding of another person's perspective,appears to be difficult for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.Consequently,researchers suspect that this condition may have a negative impact on a person's _________ neurons.
A)vector
B)reciprocal
C)mirror
D)pyramidal

Question

Theory of mind (TOM),the understanding of another person's perspective,appears to be difficult for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.Consequently,researchers suspect that this condition may have a negative impact on a person's _________ neurons.
A)vector 
B)reciprocal 
C)mirror 
D)pyramidal

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mirror neurons are neural cells that fire both when an individual performs an action and when they observe that same action being performed by another person. They are believed to play a role in developing empathy, social understanding, and theory of mind. Therefore, the difficulty individuals with autism have in understanding another person's perspective may be related to a deficit in their mirror neuron system.

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