Detail Function Questions

Which of the following best characterizes the function of the highlighted portion of the passage?

Incorrect. [[snippet]] The author never indicates that the two _must_ be considered together in the __last paragraph__, only that it is possible to consider them together. Therefore, this answer choice is too extreme.

That’s right! The highlighted portion of the __second sentence__ in the __last paragraph__ sets up the reason why both models are important for sociality. If the presence of mirror neurons is undeniable, and the importance of sociality and empathy are also beyond doubt, then it is likely that both of these models can and should be considered together within this context.

Incorrect. [[snippet]] The fact that mirror neurons undoubtedly exist in humans may help to support the biological basis of empathy since empathy is influenced by mirror neurons; however, this answer choice is too general. The author not only explains the presence of mirror neurons in humans, but delves further into the social consequences of this fact and what this means for the two models.

Incorrect. [[snippet]] The author does not relate the highlighted portion of the __second sentence__ in the __last paragraph__ to the idea of cooperation in building societies, only sociality.

Incorrect. [[snippet]] The undeniable presence of mirror neurons does little, on its own, to explain how the differences between the ideomotor framework and Hebbian model are _invalid_. In fact, the differences are considered valid in their own unique ways later in the paragraph.

It argues that the two neuroscientific models must be considered in tandem in order to understand their roles in human behavior.

It justifies the connection between the two models when considered within the larger context of human empathy.

It supports the theory that human empathy functions at a biological level.

It emphasizes the extent to which humans have learned to cooperate in building functioning societies.

It presents the reason why differences between the two models are invalid since both contribute equally to sociability.