Watch the video on the link above.
Use the worksheet attached as a file to answer questions regarding this video.
Mirror Neurons Part 1
1. Explain how a “mistake” with monkey research led to the discovery of mirror neurons. (6 points)
2. Why did the name Mirror Neuron “stick”? That is, why do we call these particular neurons Mirror Neurons? (7 points)
3. What example did the video use to show that humans use mirror neurons, just like the monkey? (8 points)
Mirror Neurons Part 1
4. Original research indicated that Mirror neurons were linked with our motion or movement. Newer research indicates they are also linked with what? (6 points)
5. How can mirror neurons explain empathy? (8 points)
6. How can we “read other people’s mind”? And how does this relate to autism? (8 Points)
7. The mirror neuron system gives us some insight into how we were designed. What way is that? (7 points)
