Researchers have posited the existence of a brain connection with empathy in light of the discovery of _______.

A) mirror neurons
B) affective attunement
C) cognitive resonance
D) decreased neural integration

Mirror Neurons

Specialized neurons that fire both when an individual performs an action and when the individual observes the same action being performed by another, playing a role in learning and empathy.

Affective Attunement

The process of sensitively responding to another's emotional state, facilitating a sense of connection and understanding.

Cognitive Resonance

A psychological state in which an individual's beliefs, ideas, or cognitive elements are in harmony, leading to a sense of internal consistency.