Question

research in social learning can help explain the phrase \monkey see, monkey do,\ which focuses on an animals ability to imitate others. what do some scientists believe is the neural basis that allows for this imitation? select one answer a sensory neurons b motor neurons c mirror neurons d afferent neurons

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Sensory neurons: Transmit sensory info, not related to imitation.
• Motor neurons: Control muscle movement, not direct imitation basis.
• Mirror neurons: Fire when an animal acts or observes others acting, enabling imitation (matches "monkey see, monkey do").
• Afferent neurons: Similar to sensory neurons, transmit sensory input, not for imitation.

Answer:

C. Mirror neurons