Imitation Flashcards
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Imitation and emulation definitions
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Imitations = faithfully copying actions and expressions Emulations = Replicating actions via differente route
2
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Is imitation unique to humans cite study supporting it
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Persson 2018 = chimpanzees imitate & copy actions of zoo visitors
3
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What did Giacomo Rizzolatti discovered
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Mirror neurons first in monkeys then humans
4
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Two types of imitations
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Unconscious mimicry: seeing actions excite brain regions involved in motor actions - Chartrand & Bargh 1999
Automatic imitation - stormer et al 2000 people open their hand faster when seeing someone doing the same
5
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Why do people imitate
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Mimicking is a way to affiliate, create rapport and liking => Lakin & Chartrand 2003
6
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Imitation and generosity study
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Waitresses imitating clients get more tips => Vaan Baaren et al 2003
