Questions and Answers
What type of diffusion occurs when the innovation or concept spreads from a place or person of power to another in a leveled pattern?
What type of diffusion involves the actual movement of the original adopters from their point of origin to a new place?
Which type of diffusion occurs when an innovative idea is altered by new adopters?
What is the term for diffusion that happens when numerous places or people near the point of origin become adopters?
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What is an example of hierarchical diffusion?
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What is an example of stimulus diffusion?
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What is an example of contagious diffusion?
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What is an example of relocation diffusion?
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Study Notes
Types of Diffusion
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Hierarchical Diffusion:
- Spreads from influential or high-status individuals or places to others.
- Often follows a leveled pattern in which innovations reach broader audiences gradually.
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Stimulus Diffusion:
- The original idea spreads but undergoes modifications as it is adopted by different cultures or regions.
- Example: Variations of menu items at global McDonald's represent how local tastes influence original concepts.
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Contagious Diffusion:
- Characterized by rapid adoption among individuals or places close to the origin point.
- Example: The spread of Hinduism throughout the Indian subcontinent shows how ideas can proliferate rapidly in densely populated areas.
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Relocation Diffusion:
- Involves the physical movement of individuals who carry their cultural practices or innovations to new locations.
- Example: The spread of Christianity through migration illustrates how original followers establish their beliefs in new areas.
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Test your knowledge on the four types of diffusion in human geography with this flashcard quiz. Each card provides definitions and examples to help you understand hierarchical, stimulus, and contagious diffusion. Perfect for AP Human Geography students looking to strengthen their grasp of key concepts.
