TRENDS - Understanding Trends and Fads

Which of the following is a key element of a trend?

• viral content

• long duration

• temporary excitement

• celebrity endorsement

What characteristic sets a trend apart from a fad?

• sudden popularity

• it only affects fashion

• it is long - term and has a lasting impact

• it dies out quickly

Which best defines a fad?

• a widely accepted and influential movement

• a short - lived behavior with intense but brief popularity

• a product that dominates the market for a decade

• a carefully studied social behvior

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a trend?

• it influences choices and behaviors

• it grows steadily over time

• it disappears after a few weeks

• it affects a large population

What is the main reason why trends last longer than fads?

• they are promoted by celebrities

• they are based on genuine needs or values

• they are more entertaining

• they only exist on social media

Which of the following is most likely a trend rather than a fad?

• a viral dance that lasts two weeks

• the use of AI tool in education

• a celebrity challenge on social media

• a popular meme format

One major difference between a trend and a fad is that a trend ___________________________________________.

• appeals only to teenagers

• is usually a type of fashion

• has lasting influence on behavior

• is driven by paid advertisements only

A sudden increase in TikTok users doing a new dance that fades within a few weeks is an example of:

• a long - term shift

• a fad

• a trend

• a tradition

Which of these is MOST LIKELY to have a long - term influence on society or behavior?

• a celebrity hairstyle

• the rise of sustainable fashion

• a meme about exams

• a viral food challenge

Which statement about fads is MOST accurate?

• they shape long - term behaviors

• they gain quick popularity but fade quickly

• they usually based on data

• they influence all generations