Virtual Mirror Neurons (IMAGE)

University of Bristol

Virtual Mirror Neurons

Caption

This region of the mirror neuron system in the player's motor cortex increased its activity when the player made moves and also when they observed their computer opponent making the same "virtual" moves -- even though they knew it was a computer.

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Dr. Paul Howard-Jones and Dr. Rafal Bogacz

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