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imitation
alt=|thumb|300x300px|A toddler imitates his father.
Imitation (from Latin imitatio, "a copying, imitation") is a behavior whereby an individual observes and replicates another's behavior. Imitation is also a form of learning that leads to the "development of traditions, and ultimately our culture. It allows for the transfer of information (behaviors, customs, etc.) between individuals and down generations without the need for genetic inheritance." The word imitation can be applied in many contexts, ranging from animal training to politics. The term generally refers to conscious behavior; subco
social cognition
information processing about social situations
social learning theory
theory of learning and behavior
observational learning
learning that occurs through observing the behaviour of others
social cognitive theory
theory in psychology
imitative learning
type of social learning
role-taking theory
social-psychological concept
Roleplay simulation
an experiential learning method in which either amateur or professional roleplayers improvise with learners as part of a simulated scenario
emulation
theory of comparative psychology