Nine-year-old Anna learns ballet by watching her mother and imitating her mother's movements.In the context of neurons,which of the following types of cells is most directly responsible for Anna's method of learning?
A)mirror neurons
B)glial cells
C)Schwann cells
D)astrocytes

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Mirror neurons are specialized cells in the brain that fire both when an individual performs a specific action and when he/she observes someone else performing the same action. This allows for imitation and learning of motor skills, such as ballet movements, through observation and mimicry. Glial cells, Schwann cells, and astrocytes play different roles in neural function, but are not directly responsible for this type of learning.

Nine-Year-Old Anna Learns Ballet by Watching Her Mother and Imitating