Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Copying or imitating something closely, often with the intention of achieving similar effects or outcomes.
Related terms
Mirror neurons: Neurons in the brain that fire both when we perform an action and when we observe someone else performing the same action, allowing us to mimic their behavior.
Modeling behavior: Learning by observing and imitating others' actions, attitudes, and values.
Mimicry in psychology: The phenomenon of unconsciously imitating the gestures, behaviors, or accents of others.