Imitation - The Basics

Imitation: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the topic of imitation behavior in humans, providing a summary of existing scientific research on imitation, covering everything from examples of imitation across each developmental stage to animal imitation such as monkeys imitating each other.

The authors argue that imitation forms the foundation of long-lasting relationships, including those between children and parents, as well as intimate partners. Structured to resemble a human lifetime, chapters explore the reasons behind why people imitate, and address imitation across all phases of life, starting from infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and ending with late adulthood. The authors describe characteristic forms of imitation that occur in these life stages and provide answers to the following important questions: Who do humans imitate? Who is more likely to imitate others? What kind of behaviors do humans imitate? Is there a dark side of imitation? When do humans imitate each other? And are there cultural differences in imitation?

Written in a clear and accessible style, this book is perfect for undergraduate students of social psychology, developmental psychology and neuroscience, as well as professionals, academics and any general readers interested in research about human social behavior.

List of contents

1. The Roots and Routes of Imitation  2. Theories on Imitation  3. Imitation Across a Lifetime: Infancy  4. Imitation in Childhood  5. Imitation in Adolescence  6. Imitation in Adulthood  7. Imitation in Late Adulthood  8. Conclusion

Summary

Imitation: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the topic of imitation behavior in humans, providing a summary of existing scientific research on imitation, covering everything from examples of imitation across each developmental stage to animal imitation such as monkeys imitating each other.

Product details

• Authors: Bertjan Doosje, Doosje Bertjan, Allard R. Feddes, Liesbeth Mann, Naomi Van Bergen, Naomi Feddes Van Bergen
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.06.2023
• EAN: 9781032005423
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3200542-3
• No. of pages: 162
• Series: BASICS
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience, EDUCATION / Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects, PSYCHOLOGY / Movements / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Child, Zoology & animal sciences, Child & developmental psychology, Social, group or collective psychology, Neurosciences, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Philosophy & theory of education, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Philosophy and theory of education, Zoology and animal sciences