Humans are extremely social animals. We copy others around us all the time. From the latest fashion trends, to the type of music we listen to, to how we behave, we are constantly copying people around us so we become more like them. There are many reasons why we might imitate others. One reason is that we imitate for social purposes, such as forming close bonds and relationships with others in order to increase rapport and understanding in social interactions.
attachment, caregiver–infant interactions, reciprocity, interactional synchrony
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