Mirror neurons are a type of brain cell that respond both when a person performs an action and when they observe someone else perform the same action. Discovered in the 1990s in primates, they are believed to play a crucial role in empathy, learning through imitation, and the development of self-awareness. Their activity is often linked to emotional resonance and the ability to “mirror” the internal states of others.
Related Concepts: Empathy, Social Learning, Imitation, Neurodevelopment, Self-Recognition.
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