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
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