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Psychology 12AP
Ms. Vangelista
Name__________________
October 16, 2016
A Revealing Reflection
Mirror Neurons Are Providing Stunning Insights Into Everything From How We Learn To Walk To How
We Emphasize With Others
Scientific American Mind, April/May 2006
Objective: To recognize the importance and special function of mirror
neurons in how we learn.
Read the article provided. Using ONE of the prompts below, respond to
the article in a well-though out, meaningful way. Be sure to convey your
understanding of psychological principles.
Response Options
Describe the most important point in the article. Give at least three reasons why you think
it is the most important point.
Describe what is believable or unbelievable about the reading. Defend your opinion.
Do you like the article you’re reading? Why or why not?
Describe several insights you’ve gained from your reading.
Is what you have read believable? Why or why not?
If you could talk to the author, what questions would you ask? Why?
Explain how you have been surprised by what you are reading.
Select a quote from the reading that you liked. What made you pick it? How does it
make you think?
What has been the most interesting part of the reading?
What have you learned about life from the reading?
Grading
Your response will be marked based on the following
criteria:
 Single-page, single spaced response.
 Identifies the view(s) and perspective presented.
 Relates a thoughtful reaction revealing understanding of content &
makes connections.
 Show insight and thoughtfulness.
 Expresses views that are objective and unbaised.
 Spelling, grammar, & sentence structure givens!