3 Questions
Which type of actions are involved in the mirror network in humans, according to the evidence mentioned in the text?
Both transitive and intransitive actions
What did the TMS study by Fadiga et al. (1995) reveal about the observation of hand actions executed by others?
The observation of hand actions by others prompted a motor facilitation in the very same arm and hand muscles that were being used by the agents of the observed actions
What did the fMRI study by Buccino et al. (2001) reveal about the activation of motor areas in the premotor cortex when observing transitive and intransitive actions?
Observation of both transitive and intransitive actions involving movements of the hand, mouth or foot led to the somatotopic activation of the premotor cortex
Test your knowledge on the fascinating mirror system in humans with this informative quiz! Learn about the discovery of mirror neurons and the network they form in the human brain. Explore how this system is involved in the execution and observation of various actions. Put your understanding to the test and discover just how much you know about this fascinating topic.
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