When observing movie characters smoking,observers' brains spontaneously simulate the act of smoking.Some researchers believe that this is due to the activation of
A) mirror neurons.
B) spontaneous recovery.
C) cognitive maps.
D) partial reinforcement.

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Mirror neurons are a type of neuron found in the brain that activate both when an individual performs an action and when they observe that same action being performed by another individual. This allows for a simulation of the observed action in the brain, which is believed to be why observing movie characters smoking can lead to the activation of the simulation of smoking in the brain.

When Observing Movie Characters Smoking,observers' Brains Spontaneously Simulate the Act