Wilhelm doesn't follow sports, but he agrees to go to a football game with a friend
Because he is unfamiliar with the rules, Wilhelm watches the other spectators around him carefully to see when they clap, stand, cheer, and boo and then copies their behavior. Which strategy is Wilhelm using?
A) groupthink.
B) parodying.
C) mimicry.
D) obedience.
Answer: C
Rationale: Mimicry occurs when one person copies another's behavior. It can be a very useful skill when an individual is unsure of how to behave, but others present do know how to behave.
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