In a pattern typical in Appalachia, many of the older entrants have had no formal lessons and picked up their skill by imitation and in jam sessions.
This study examined the relationship between joint attention ability and oromotor imitation skill in three groups of young children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder using both nonverbal oral and verbal motor imitation tasks.
Evidence of learning new motor skills by imitation has often been ambiguous in chimpanzees and other great apes: in many cases that superficially suggest impersonation the evidence is equally consistent with emulation [71].
She decides to use her athletic skills to become a costumed crime fighter in imitation of Batman, and she eventually becomes a frequent ally of Batman and Robin.
Hence, skill in instrumental music is developed by imitation and practice.
Despite their small brains, bees are capable of complex behavior, such as solving puzzles and learning skills through imitation.
First, it demonstrates that monkeys are capable of learning new skills by imitation.
The master did not indulge in imitation.
In the 1790s, women dressed in imitation of antique statuary.
Even the frontispieces are drawn in imitation of [probably] etchings.
"Sweet Caroline," he crooned, in imitation of Neil Diamond.
