New Studies Have Provided the First Direct Evidence for the Existence

Multiple Choice

New studies have provided the first direct evidence for the existence of mirror neurons in humans. Electrodes were temporarily implanted in the brains of epileptic patients aspart of their preparation for surgery. The activity of individual neurons was recorded while the patients performed simple actions, such as grasping a cup and making facial expressions. Then the researchers recorded neuron activity while the patients simply viewed short video clips and photographs of others executing the same actions. What wasone result of these studies?

A) All neurons were only activated by the performance of a behavior.
B) All neurons were only activated by the observation of a behavior.
C) Some neurons were activated by both the performance and the observation of a behavior.
D) These simple behaviors do not activate neurons in the human brain.