Mirror Neurons (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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When are mirror neurons activated?
When are mirror neurons activated?
When observing & performing motor actions
Who discovered mirror neurons?
Who discovered mirror neurons?
Rizzolatti et al
In Rizzolatti's study, when did the monkey's motor cortex become active?
In Rizzolatti's study, when did the monkey's motor cortex become active?
When researcher & monkey reached for food
What is strongly linked to mirror neurons?
What is strongly linked to mirror neurons?
Understanding intention in others
Which condition is linked to neurological deficits in mirror neurons?
Which condition is linked to neurological deficits in mirror neurons?
Autistic spectrum disorders
What may a faulty mirror neuron system result in?
What may a faulty mirror neuron system result in?
Inability to understand intentions/emotions
What problems arise from faulty mirror neurons?
What problems arise from faulty mirror neurons?
Social communication problems & awkwardness
What do adults with faulty mirror neurons struggle to 'read' in others?
What do adults with faulty mirror neurons struggle to 'read' in others?
Intentions, goals, emotions, perspectives
What is a criticism of many mirror neuron studies?
What is a criticism of many mirror neuron studies?
They use highly controlled, artificial tasks
What should future research include to enhance ecological validity?
What should future research include to enhance ecological validity?
Naturalistic contexts