Mimicry

Mimicry Definition Mimicry refers to the unconscious and unintentional imitation of other people’s accents, speech patterns, postures, gestures, mannerisms, moods, and emotions. Examples of mimicry include picking up regional accents or expressions when on vacation, or shaking one’s leg upon observing another person’s leg shaking. Mimicry Background In the 1970s and 1980s, research on mimicry