Day 128 of 365
May 8
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Neuroscience Mirror Neurons and Empathy
Mirror neurons fire both when we perform an action and when we see someone else perform that action. Discovered accidentally in monkeys, these neurons are believed to be fundamental to learning through imitation, understanding others' intentions, and experiencing empathy.
💡 Did you know?
Watching someone get injured activates the same pain-processing regions in your brain!
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