The Iowa Mimicry Questionnaire (IMQ)
1. Do you ever start mimicking the action or sound of the trigger person?
Yes/No
If yes, please answer the questions below.
2. The act of mimicking is spontaneous and out of my control.
0 (Never) 1 (Rarely) 2 (Sometimes) 3 (Often) 4 (Always)
3. The act of mimicking is under my control, and I do it deliberately.
0 (Never) 1 (Rarely) 2 (Sometimes) 3 (Often) 4 (Always)
4. Mimicking the action/sound of the trigger person provides me relief from distress.
0 (Never) 1 (Rarely) 2 (Sometimes) 3 (Often) 4 (Always)
5. Mimicking the action/sound of the trigger person makes me feel under control.
0 (Never) 1 (Rarely) 2 (Sometimes) 3 (Often) 4 (Always)