Researchers discovered that the neuronal activity in the brain of a monkey who simply watched another monkey pick up and eat a peanut was the same as the brain activity of the monkey actually performing these actions. These researchers are investigating:
A)cognitive maps and latent learning.
B)biological preparedness.
C)mirror neurons and the mirror neuron system.
D)higher order conditioning.

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The discovery of neuronal activity in the brain of a monkey watching another monkey perform an action being the same as the brain activity of actually performing the action is indicative of mirror neurons and the mirror neuron system. This system is responsible for learning by imitation and understanding the intentions of others.

Researchers Discovered That the Neuronal Activity in the Brain of a Monkey