PSYCHOLOGY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
i) Based on the background material, discuss the role of mirror neurons in social development during childhood and adolescence.
ii) Considering current research, how might mirror neurons help us better understand the social difficulties seen in individuals diagnosed with autism or other disorders associated with poor social understanding?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.
Required Reading:
Jeon, H. & Lee S.H. (2018). From neurons to social beings: short review of the mirror neuro system research and its socio-psychological and psychiatric implications. Clin Psychopharmacol Neurosci. 28;16(1):18-31. doi: 10.9758/cpn.2018.16.1.18.
NOVA scienceNOW : 1 - Mirror Neurons [Video file].
TD2 Background materials
Annenberg Learner (n.d.) The Molecular Basis of Learning and Memory.
Neuroscience - Long-Term Potentiation [Video file].
Skaggs, W. (2014). New for new neurons memories. Scientific American Mind, 25(5), 49-53. Retrieved from EBSCO Multi-search from the Touro Library.
"Types of Memory - The Human Memory." The Human Memory.