World cup: Why mirror neurons play a part in jubilation

Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 11:22 in Psychology & Sociology

The FIFA World Cup starts next Thursday in Brazil. When you, as a soccer fan, join in the celebrations because your favorite team wins or are extremely crestfallen at a defeat then the so-called mirror neurons are in play.

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