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.