Question

People watching their team lose important games often make faces, yell at the screen, and demonstrate general agitation. Although they aren't playing the game themselves, they may be able to experience the frustration felt by the players because of ________________ activity in the brain

Answer 1

The premotor cortex of the brain is responsible for this type of behavior.  Mirror neurons are activated during these times. The mirror neuron situated in the premotor cortex copies the behaviors or feelings observed, therefore, people watching exhibit the same behavior and feelings as the player itself when they lose a game.