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Mirror neurons are intrinsically related to emotions such as empathy. If the child’s father accidentally cuts his finger, the child’s mirror neurons will cause her to respond immediately. Based on the activity of mirror neurons, it’s clear we don’t think first, we feel. Her brain will light up with surprise and pain similar to his experience. The child will then adapt the mental template she’s developing to include the danger of sharp knives, made more real to her through observation than any cautionary statement might accomplish.

Quote ID: 00800

Author

Laura Grace Weldon

Source

Free Range Learning

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