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Music Experience and the Mirror Neuron System

Posted on Nov 19, 2009

Being Together in Time: Musical Experience and the Mirror Neuron System, by Katie Overy and Istvan Molnar-Szakacs.

The discover of "Mirror Neurons" that fire both when an action is executed and observed is leading to a conceptual shift in our understanding of perception-action mechanisms, communication, and empathy. Here, we discuss its implications for music therapy and special education.

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