Certain cells in the brain fire both when an animal performs an action and when it watches that action performed.These cells are called:
A)mirror neurons.
B)dopaminergic neurons.
C)nucleus accumbi.
D)motor neurons.

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Mirror neurons are cells in the brain that fire both when the individual performs an action and when they observe another individual performing the same action. These neurons are thought to play a role in a variety of functions, including imitation, empathy, and social learning. Dopaminergic neurons, nucleus accumbi, and motor neurons do not have the same function as mirror neurons.

Certain Cells in the Brain Fire Both When an Animal