Mirror Neurons

4 minutes 35 seconds

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Why do sports fans feel so emotionally invested in the game, reacting almost as if they were part of the game? According to new research, people constantly imitate whatever they are observing. This video segment, adapted from "NOVA ScienceNow," discusses the latest research on a system of neurons that plays a part in how people relate to each other. These neurons, known as mirror neurons, prime individuals to imitate what they see.

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Runtime: 4 minutes 35 seconds

Topic: Science
Subtopic: Biology, Nervous System, Physiology
Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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Release Year: 2012
Producer/Distributor: PBS Learning Media

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