It is believed that imitation in the truest sense of the word is the direct copying of someone else's actions, which is a way to learn a new behavioral form.
In a broader sense, imitation is an influence on a person in which he, independently, of his own free will, begins to carry out certain actions, imitating the subject influencing him, who often may have no idea about such an influence on someone. Such cases are called non-directional influence.
By repeating any actions of another person, copying his gestures, actions, character traits, intonation and even facial expressions, a person chooses a role model for himself. Copying behavioral factors can be either voluntary or involuntary. The conscious goal of copying another person in this case will be voluntary imitation, but if you do it without thinking, this is involuntary imitation.
As a result of involuntary actions, the object of influence acquires previously uncharacteristic types of active activity, which are transmitted to him by the subject of imitation. If such activity completely changes a person’s personal categories, the phenomenon of the so-called ideal representation of the subject’s personality in the person being influenced may arise.
Imitation is a natural process
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Has it ever happened that you find yourself in an unknown environment? At some event where you don’t know anyone and don’t understand how to behave. You feel a feeling of awkwardness, even anxiety, but you don’t want to stand rooted to the spot and remain silent, for fear of seeming strange.
In such a situation, there is a high probability that you, without even knowing what to do, will begin to do what everyone around you is doing. Everyone laughs, and you will laugh. Everyone went to the veranda - and you went. Everyone behaves strictly in a businesslike manner - and you straighten your back and make a serious face.
Without noticing it, you will “join” the team, and those around you will accept you as one of their own. They will start talking to you, willingly answer questions, and appreciate your witty remark. Scientists have long studied this phenomenon both within the framework of crowd psychology and from an evolutionary point of view, and even raised this topic when talking about conformity and willpower. In fact, it all comes down to one thing - through imitation, a person quickly adapts to a new situation.
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Watch and then repeat
We learn the mechanism of imitation from childhood. We've all been told: watch it and then repeat it. In many ways, we learn through imitation. And we learn not only to read, write or dance. We learn most social norms through imitation.
I want to be you! Imitation.
How to eat, how to behave at the table, at a concert, on the playground. Imitation also shapes our spiritual values. We learn most moral norms, principles and values through the mechanism of imitation.
Imitation is one of the mechanisms for group integration
In the process of interaction, group members develop common behavioral stereotypes and standards. Imitation determines membership in this group and strengthens a person in his status in this group.
On an external level, this manifests itself extremely clearly, especially in clothing. A military uniform, a doctor’s white coat, a businessman’s business suit are outward manifestations of belonging to a group. With the help of clothing, we show which group we belong to, what income we have, what attitudes and beliefs we share.
Imitation in clothing helps us determine who is “us” and who is “stranger.” We are more inclined to trust “our” people, we consider their opinion more authoritative and correct.
At one time, an interesting social experiment was conducted. People who were walking home from work and dressed in business suits were approached by a man dressed as a biker and asked for their help. Most of them refused to help him. When a man dressed in a business suit approached them, almost 100% of the subjects helped him.
Then they conducted a reverse experiment. A man dressed in a business suit approached the bikers and asked for help. Almost no one helped him. And when a man dressed as a biker approached them, almost everyone responded to the call.
We are more willing to interact with people who are closer to our social status.
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Imitation is in many ways an escape from loneliness. The desire to be part of a certain group. This is neither good nor bad. This is fine. We all fear the feeling of isolation. We want to be understood and accepted; each of us has a need for recognition.
Meanings of the word imitation. What is imitation?
Imitation
IMITATION This Latin word (imitatio) means imitation. To imitate means to imitate. In art, and in life, imitation is very common. Almost every person knows how to imitate the manner of speaking, gestures and facial expressions of other people...
Musical dictionary. — 1990
Imitation (Latin) is a musical term denoting the repetition of a musical thought performed by one of the voices by another voice, starting from one level or another.
Encyclopedic Dictionary F.A. Brockhaus and I.A. Efron. — 1890-1907
Imitation (from Latin imitatio - imitation) is an exact or inaccurate repetition in any voice of a melody that was heard immediately before in another voice.
Musical encyclopedia. — 1973-1982
IMITATION - imitation of an object of adoration or hatred, copying his speech, voice, behavior. The object of psychoanalysis is not conscious, but unconscious imitation, closely related to the process of identification.
Dictionary-reference book on psychoanalysis. — 2010
Imitation (Latin “imitation”) is the repetition in one voice of a motive that appeared earlier in another voice. During the heyday of the imitation style (15th-16th centuries), art and. was brought to almost incredible perfection...
Musical dictionary. — 2008
IMITATION The process of copying the behavior of others. There is a tendency to use the term to imply intentionality. One who imitates wants and tries to model his actions after others.
Oxford Dictionary of Psychology. — 2002
IMITATION (from Latin imitatio - imitation, fake) - reproduction of the characteristics of some system, situation, event or phenomenon in an environment different from the one in which the real phenomenon occurs (for example, the activity of the operator).
Psychology of work. — 2005
Imitation
IMITATION (imitation) - permanent or temporary imitation of the actions of another person. Imitation may be one of the identification mechanisms. Simulation is often used in the treatment process (see Simulation).
vocabulary.ru
Imitation is a permanent or temporary imitation of the actions of another person. Imitation may be one of the identification mechanisms. Simulation is often used in the treatment process (see Simulation).
Medical terms from A to Z
Imitation is a permanent or temporary imitation of the actions of another person. Imitation may be one of the identification mechanisms. Simulation is often used in the treatment process (see Simulation).
Medical terms. — 2000
Machine imitation
Machine simulation, or computer simulation, is an experimental method for studying economics using electronic computer technology. (In the literature, the term “simulation modeling” is often used in the same sense, however...
slovar-lopatnikov.ru
MACHINE SIMULATION, or computer simulation, is an experimental method for studying economics using computers. (In the literature, the term “simulation modeling” is often used in the same sense, however, apparently...
Lopatnikov. — 2003
Imitation of Life (film, 1959)
Imitation of Life is the last film by Douglas Sirk (1959), recognized as one of the pinnacles of classic Hollywood melodrama. Starring Lana Turner and John Gavin (later US Ambassador to Mexico).
en.wikipedia.org
Deterministic simulation
DETERMINISTIC SIMULATION is a type of machine simulation that uses a deterministic model of the system being studied, therefore...
Lopatnikov. — 2003
Deterministic simulation is a type of machine simulation that uses a deterministic model of the system being studied, therefore...
slovar-lopatnikov.ru
Simulated Annealing Algorithm
Simulated annealing algorithm is a general algorithmic method for solving a global optimization problem, especially discrete and combinatorial optimization. One example of Monte Carlo methods.
en.wikipedia.org
Simulated annealing algorithm is an algorithm for solving various optimization problems. It is based on modeling a real physical process that occurs during the crystallization of a substance from a liquid to a solid state...
www.machinelearning.ru
Russian language
Imit/atsi/ya (y/a].
Morphemic-spelling dictionary. — 2002
Types of imitation
- conscious or unconscious;
- Full or partial;
- voluntary or forced;
- creative or literal.
Imitation is conscious when we consciously copy the behavior or appearance of another person. And it happens unconsciously when we are influenced by a group. Then imitation appears as part of the crowd's thinking. We unwittingly begin to obey the rules of this or that group, we begin to share their worldview, their way of life.
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Even if you don’t have a specific idol, to one degree or another you constantly imitate someone. People of their profession. Authoritative figures. To those close to you whom you value and respect. Friends and acquaintances whose ideas and views you share. Complete or absolute imitation, as a rule, focuses on a specific person, an idol.
The lower the individual consciousness, the more strongly the process of imitation is expressed. The need to be in a group, among our own people, reduces rational critical thinking, but increases our emotional state, which we want to share with like-minded people.
At such a moment, the process of imitation manifests itself more clearly than ever. We begin to unconsciously copy the behavior patterns of those around us who are in a similar emotional state. This phenomenon can be observed, for example, at concerts of famous musicians or at sports competitions.
At such moments, emotional contagion occurs, which enhances the effect of imitation, which reaches its peak. Then comes the decline. Imitation cannot continue indefinitely, energy is exhausted, and the need for recognition and belonging is satisfied for some time. The person regains control over his behavior.
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Imitation depends on age
Imitation mechanisms manifest themselves differently depending on our age, so imitation is divided into:
- in children;
- in teenagers;
- in adults.
As children, we mostly imitate our parents and other significant adults. At school, imitation acts as a mechanism for adapting to a new environment, belonging to a certain large group (students), and acquiring certain behavioral skills.
During adolescence, imitation determines our self-awareness. Belonging to a certain group (friends, subculture, etc.) acts as an expression of individuality and independence from parents. During adolescence, imitation is most significant and most dangerous. A person focuses on external identification with a significant pattern of behavior. Unfortunately, this pattern is not always positive.
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In an adult, imitation, as a rule, is conscious and based on worldview, ideas and professional growth. We imitate significant people in our profession, as well as those whose values and views are close to ours. Those who, like us, strive for a certain status or benefits, or those who have already achieved what we want to achieve.
An adult does not stop learning through imitation. Thus, a woman who has become a mother for the first time will imitate her mother or her friends who have already achieved success in this status. Or, when a woman first takes a leadership position, she bases herself not only on her own experience, but also imitates others—her previous bosses, for example.
Thus, imitation is an important process that underlies any learning; it brings people closer to each other and leads to better coordination of actions and faster solution of assigned tasks.
All other roles are filled
Imitation is an opportunity to feel confident in a world where there are no rules of life. What our parents and teachers told us in childhood is refuted by our own life experience. We listen to the advice of others, we can’t do without it, but still our life is not like anyone else’s. All our successes, failures, happy days and the darkest of them are the result of our behavior, and no one else. While you look at others and look for a worthy example to follow, your life, not the other person’s, is passing you by. The only thing that remains true is to be yourself. However, as true as this is, it is also difficult.
