Are there certain parts of the brain that have a higher number of these cells? Also consider how plasticity relates to this. In other words, is it possible that mirror neurons are the product of the environment to a certain extent? Support your responses.

PSY 499 Notre Dame College Current Issues in Psychology Paper
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psy 499

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Notre Dame College

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PSY

Question Description
Hello, here is what I need:

2 Class discussion responses- 200 word minimum & at least one in-text citation (paraphrased).

Discussion 1 Instructions:

Read this article, and then discuss, in general terms, what the mirror neurons system is (using the article as a primary source). Are there certain parts of the brain that have a higher number of these cells? Also consider how plasticity relates to this. In other words, is it possible that mirror neurons are the product of the environment to a certain extent? Support your responses.

Discussion 1 Instructions:

Read this article , and then discuss the purpose, general methods, main results, and significance of the studies. Considering the function of empathy from the perspective of a cognitive neuroscientist, what adaptive functions could empathy serve? Also, consider the implications of lacking empathy.

**I will provide the links to the article upon acceptance of this question