When we observe someone perform a behavior we are trying to learn, the area of the brain containing mirror neurons becomes active.This is the:
A)auditory cortex
B)motor cortex
C)visual cortex
D)somatosensory cortex

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Mirror neurons are responsible for the imitation and understanding of the actions of others. The motor cortex is responsible for planning and executing movement, and as we watch others perform a behavior, our mirror neurons in the motor cortex become active, allowing us to mentally simulate the observed action.

When We Observe Someone Perform a Behavior We Are Trying