Questions and Answers
What is the definition of diffusion?
What type of diffusion involves the spread of an idea through a population in a way that the number of those influenced becomes continuously larger?
Expansion diffusion
What is contagious diffusion?
Distance-controlled spreading of an idea through local population by contact from person to person
How does hierarchical diffusion occur?
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Define stimulus diffusion.
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What is relocation diffusion?
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Study Notes
Types of Diffusion
- Diffusion refers to the spatial spreading of cultural elements or phenomena across different areas.
Expansion Diffusion
- Involves the spread of an idea through a population, resulting in a continuously larger number of influenced individuals.
- Encompasses three subtypes: contagious, hierarchical, and stimulus diffusion.
Contagious Diffusion
- Involves distance-controlled spread of ideas through local populations.
- Relies on direct contact and interpersonal interaction for the spread from person to person.
Hierarchical Diffusion
- An idea initially spreads among the most connected or influential individuals.
- Once adopted by these key figures, it trickles down to less-connected individuals within the community.
Stimulus Diffusion
- Occurs when a cultural adaptation is developed in response to the introduction of a cultural trait from another area.
- Reflects the adaptation of underlying principles of an idea even when the complete concept cannot be adopted by a particular culture.
Relocation Diffusion
- Involves the transmission of ideas as individuals relocate to new geographical areas.
- Carries cultural traits along with the movers to new locations, facilitating cultural exchange.
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Explore the various types of diffusion with this flashcard quiz designed for AP Human Geography students. Each card provides key definitions and examples to enhance your understanding of concepts like expansion diffusion and contagious diffusion.
