Research suggests that the tendency to imitate the irrelevant acts of a model increases with age.

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Studies have shown that children are more likely to imitate irrelevant acts of a model, but this tendency decreases as they grow older. However, research has suggested that there is an increase in this tendency again in older adults due to cognitive decline and a decreased ability to filter out irrelevant information.

Research Suggests That the Tendency to Imitate the Irrelevant Acts