The term 'imitative types' refers to people who imitate the behavior of others. The crossword solution for this term is 'apers', which is a five-letter word meaning 'to mimic or imitate'. Aper is derived from the Latin word 'aperire', which means 'to open'. Imitative types are people who copy the behavior of others, often without understanding the underlying motivations behind the behavior. They may also be influenced by popular culture and trends.