Further research is needed into the biological aspect of social cognition.
Dinstein et al (2008)
We know mirror neurons are important but we don't know how important.
Numerous studies use FMRI scans which have shown mirror neurons are needed to imitate behaviour. However, there is not a lot of research into mirror neurons as it is still a relatively new concept.
To understand the intentions of others, we must also have the ability to not only understand our own intentions, but also the intentions of others. FMRI scans show we use mirror neurons in the premotor, parietal and anterior cingulated cortex. These are activated differently depending on if first or third person perspective is used.
FMRI scans are used which are very scientific and have been used on humans, monkeys and humans with autism. But small sample sizes and case studies were used for the majority of the studies which reduces the validity of the studies.
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