Explain the mirror neurons.

Explain the mirror neurons

Part 1

Begin by learning more about Mirror Neurons

• Read about mirror neurons in your textbook (pg. 495-498)
• Read about the discovery of mirror neurons in this article, “The Mirror’s Mind (Links to an external site.)“
• Read more about the discovery and hypotheses related to mirror neurons in this article, “Mirror Neurons: Enigma of the Metaphysical Modular Brain (Links to an external site.)“
• View this TED talk on The Neurons that Shaped Civilizations (Links to an external site.)
• View this NOVA video on Mirror Neurons (Links to an external site.)

For this discussion:

• What are motor mirror neurons and what is their significance in cultural evolution?
• What are sensory mirror neurons and what is their significance in empathy?
• At the end of your post, include a provocative, open ended question to which your classmates can respond