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Question 9

During a theatrical performance, an audience watches an actor drop a precious glass heirloom, crying out in distress. Many audience members instantly gasp, feeling a surge of sadness and understanding the actor's grief.

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With reference to this scenario, outline how the mirror neuron system explains social cognition.

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b.

Explain one strength of the mirror neuron system as an explanation for social cognition.

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Development of social cognition Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Development of social cognition

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