GPN 03 Diffusion HL

What is the definition of diffusion?

• The spread of an idea, practice, technology, or disease

• The increase in temperature of a substance

• The act of moving from one place to another

• The process of making something more complex

What is an example of expansion diffusion?

• The adoption of bamboo straws in restaurants

• The use of social media for marketing

• The spread of Covid from Wuhan

• The migration of people to urban areas

What type of diffusion occurs when an idea moves to new areas, leaving behind its origin?

Which of the following is an example of hierarchical diffusion?

• The rise of social media influencers

• The adoption of electric cars

• The spread of literacy

• The use of paper straws

What is cultural hybridity?

• The spread of cultural practices through globalization

• The merging of two cultures to create a new version

• The dominance of one culture over others

• The resistance to cultural change

An example of network diffusion is (a)   .

• The rise of veganism
• The banning of plastic straws
• The adoption of solar panels
• The spread of Coca-Cola

What factor can affect the speed of adoption of agricultural innovations?

(a)  

• Remoteness of community
• Soil colour
• Temperature of air

What is cultural imperialism?

• One dominant culture that subsumes all others

• The blending of multiple cultures

• The spread of local traditions

• The resistance to cultural influences

What is contagious diffusion?

• The influence of social media on trends

• The adoption of a new technology by a community

• The spread of a disease through direct contact

• The migration of people to new areas

What is an example of resistance to diffusion due to cultural practices?

• The spread of fast food chains

• The rise of online education

• The popularity of electric cars

• Boba tea not working well with paper straws