Mirror Neurons in Dance

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What is the primary function of mirror neurons in empathic responses?

To enhance cognitive understanding of others' emotions

To activate the same affective state in the observer

To inhibit emotional responses to others

To simulate the actions of others (correct)

Which brain region is activated when we experience disgust and perceive facial expressions of disgust?

Anterior cingulate cortex

Anterior insula (correct)

Prefrontal cortex

Temporal lobe

According to the perception-action model of empathy, what happens when we perceive another's emotional state of mind?

We suppress our emotional response

We experience a similar emotional state (correct)

We cognitively evaluate their emotional state

We activate a different emotional response

What is the primary mechanism by which we understand others' emotional experiences?

Emotional contagion through mirror neurons Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of experience in the function of mirror neurons?

It enhances mirror neuron activity for familiar actions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the neural basis of empathy?

To simulate others' emotional states Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible function of mirror neurons in response to observing another person's actions?

To understand another person's actions and react appropriately to them Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of facial expression processing in 4-month-old infants?

They are quick to process facial information and use neural structures similar to those found in adults Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of empathic responses in infants according to the study?

They exhibit a preference for puppets that have similar food preferences. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the neural basis of empathy in infants?

It develops post-natally through social interactions. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the theory of mind in infants?

It is innate and automatically triggered by the presence of another person Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of modulation of empathic responses?

Feeling pleasure when seeing someone similar to us experiencing misfortune. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of newborns' facial expression imitation?

They can accurately imitate facial expressions from birth to 72 hours old Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about social cognition and perception in infants?

They are able to differentiate between similar and dissimilar others. Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of neuron that responds to sounds associated with actions?

Mirror neurons Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible explanation for why people tend to focus on a person's intentions rather than their thoughts when observing their actions?

Because it is a natural tendency to focus on the goal-oriented aspect of the action Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of emotional contagion in infants?

They experience a generalized unpleasantness in response to others' emotions. Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible implication of in-group biases in infants?

They may exhibit preferences for those similar to themselves. Signup and view all the answers