2007-03-30 16:03:31 · 6 answers · asked by MOHD S 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Imitation is a type of learning wherein one acquires a behavior through observation, retaining of the information and practice. It is also known as Modelling.
An example of it is a child wearing her mom's high heels and bringing a clutch with her around the house as she imitates her mom.
Imitation is normal but after imitating, one should also learn to make the new found behavior unique.
2007-03-30 17:36:04 · answer #1 · answered by coolblueacid 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. I would say it's not a bad thing if you imitate something postive (a mime is a terrible thing to waste")- Mel Brooks, "Robin Hood, Men in Tights" I just wanted to lighten the mood up a bit.
2007-03-30 23:17:22 · answer #2 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Imitating when you are a child is good, it is how we learn things. But once you are grown, it is better to have that figured out and be yourself and not someone else.
2007-03-30 23:20:44 · answer #3 · answered by ragincajun1957 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's how you, as a child have been doing a lot of your learning. You see a soccar star and you copy his moves, right? Whom better to emulate? When you hear good grammer copy what you hear so as to know the proper way, etc.
2007-03-30 23:09:24 · answer #4 · answered by LELAND 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Social learning is good because it means that you can learn from the mistakes and the experiences of others.
2007-03-30 23:09:44 · answer #5 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-----Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. ---Jim
2007-03-30 23:11:27 · answer #6 · answered by James M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋