Question

In one research study, scientists scanned the brains of both a monkey reaching for a banana and another monkey watching that action. The same neurons in a particular region of the brain were activated in both monkeys. These neurons are called _____ neurons.

Answer 1

Mirror

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that the neurons that are being mentioned in the question are called Mirror Neurons. These are neurons that fire both when an animal is performing an action as well as when the animal is observing another animal perform that same action. Which is exactly what is going on in this scenario as both are activating the same region of neurons.