Why do people copy others?

People who copy usually have 4 psychological traits or thoughts happening. They’re either:

Lacking a sense of self – They don’t know who they are so being you seems awesome
Green with envy – They want what you have, so they copy you to try to get it
Insecure – A lack of self-esteem can cause someone to try and elevate themselves by copying those they admire (you) or…
Obsessive – This verges into the dangerous territory so act with caution and care!

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How to be a more creative person | Bill Stainton | TEDxStanleyPark

if you are inspiring enough for others to want to copy you, then you must be doing something right. Do more of these things and bring yourself to a level of uniqueness and authenticity that no one can imitate you.

— Anonymous

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How to come up with a new creative idea?

Coming up with new ideas can be a challenging but rewarding process. Here are a few tips that may help you generate creative ideas:

Keep an open mind: Try not to dismiss ideas too quickly and stay open to new and unconventional ideas.
Take breaks: Step away from your work and give yourself time to relax and let your mind wander. This can help spark new ideas.
Seek out new experiences: Exposing yourself to new people, cultures, and experiences can help stimulate creativity and inspire new ideas.
Collaborate with others: Working with a group of people can lead to a greater diversity of ideas and perspectives.
Use brainstorming techniques: Brainstorming is a popular method for generating ideas in which a group of people come together to generate as many ideas as possible, without evaluating them.
Ask “what if” questions: Asking questions such as “what if we did this differently?” or “what if we combined these two ideas?” can help stimulate new ideas.
Keep a journal: Writing down your ideas as they come to you can help you capture and later review and expand upon them.

Remember, coming up with new ideas is a process and it may take some time and effort. It’s important to be patient and persistent, and not to get discouraged if you don’t have a great idea right away.

By AI/ ChatGPT

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Imitation

Imitation (from Latin imitatio, “a copying, imitation”) is a behavior whereby an individual observes and replicates another’s behavior. Imitation is also a form of that leads to the “development of traditions, and ultimately our culture. It allows for the transfer of information (behaviours, customs, etc.) between individuals and down generations without the need for genetic inheritance.” The word imitation can be applied in many contexts, ranging from animal training to politics. The term generally refers to conscious behavior; subconscious imitation is termed mirroring.

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What is the psychology underlying people who imitate others a lot?

Such people tends to fall into either one of three categories. First, they might be suffering from low self-esteem and therefore do not believe their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are good enough. Second, they want to fit in with a certain “type” of person, and that won’t be possible if that person is not accepting of him/her having their own thoughts. Third, the imitator might simply be overwhelmed by someone’s “charisma,” either negative or positive, and rather than go against the tide of that charisma, it’s easier to just succumb to it.

They might not even recognize it as copying rather they usually do it kind of innately.

— Anonymous

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What is the origin of the term copycat?

The term copycat (also written as copy-cat or copy cat) refers to the tendency of humans to duplicate the behaviour of others, as expressed in the saying, ‘monkey see, monkey do’. The expression may have originated from observing the habits of kittens that learned by imitating the behaviour of their mother. Copycat has been in recorded use since at least 1896, in Sarah Orne Jewett ‘The Country of Pointed Firs’ but the expression could be many decades older.

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