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specialized neurons that fire not only when a person enacts a particular behavior, but also when a person simply observes another individual carrying out the same behavior.

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Answer: Mirror Neuron

Explanation:They are group of neurones that madean observer acts as if the one performing the the action .

They are mostly observed in primates.

These nuerone are located in:

the premotor,supplementary motor,and inferior parietal cortex of the brain.

Thier functions are:

They can be used to investigate the actions of other group of people,

To learn new skills by imitation.

They may also leads to development of mind skills through observed learning

They aslo help in reading people's intentions,actions and for language learning..

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