Imitation
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Imitation is a behavior whereby an individual observes and replicates another's behavior. Imitation is also a form of learning that leads to the "development of traditions, and ultimately our culture.
A toddler imitates his father.
A small boy of Matera, Italy, unconsciously repeats the gesture of his grandmother's hands, ca. 1948 – ca. 1955
Heredity
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Heredity, also called inheritance or biological inheritance, is the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring; either through asexual reproduction or sexual reproduction, the offspring cell
Imitation
…ultimately our culture. It allows for the transfer of information (behaviors, 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…
Heredity of phenotypic traits: a father and son with prominent ears and crowns