Imitation Phenomenon

Imitation phenomenon is a term used to describe various cognitive impairments associated with agnosia, a perceptual disorder. One of the most common tests to determine cerebellar damage is the simulation phenomenon. This test is based on the patient's ability to move one leg from a flexed position to another required position. If the cerebellum is damaged, the patient may not realize the need to perform this movement and bring the leg into a more bent position.

The simulation phenomenon is one of the most common tests used to assess brain function in patients with diseases of the central nervous system. This method was first described in 1949 by the Italian psychiatrist and neurologist Cesare Lombroso and is still actively used in medicine, especially in neurology and