Types of Diffusion Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is Relocation Diffusion?

The rapid spread of a cultural feature throughout a population.

The spread of a cultural trait by people who migrate. (correct)

The diffusion of ideas that change upon reaching new areas.

The spread of a cultural trait through direct exchange.

What is an example of Relocation Diffusion?

The spread of pizza brought by Italian immigrants to the U.S.

What defines Expansion Diffusion?

The change of ideas when they reach different areas.

The spread of cultural traits through direct or indirect exchange. (correct)

The spread through migration.

The diffusion limited to high-status individuals.

Which religion is an example of Expansion Diffusion?

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What is Hierarchical Diffusion?

The spread of cultural traits from wealthy and powerful individuals. Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of Hierarchical Diffusion.

Hip-Hop music spreading from large inner cities to smaller cities and rural areas. Signup and view all the answers

What does Stimulus Diffusion refer to?

The alteration of an idea as it diffuses to new areas. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of Stimulus Diffusion?

McDonald's burgers looking different in different countries. Signup and view all the answers

What is Contagious Diffusion?

The rapid spread of a feature throughout a population. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of Contagious Diffusion?

The spread of Green Hills Grille restaurant from Nashville to other cities. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Diffusion

Relocation Diffusion: Cultural traits spread through migration.
- Small scale: Italian immigrants brought pizza to the U.S. in the late 19th century.
- Large scale: European culture spread globally from the 1500s onward.
Expansion Diffusion: Cultural traits spread through direct or indirect exchange without migration.
- Includes several sub-types such as contagious, hierarchical, reverse-hierarchical, and stimulus diffusion.
- Example: Islam spread from Saudi Arabia to various regions while maintaining its strength in Mecca and Medina.
Hierarchical Diffusion: Traits spread from influential people or places to others of wealth or importance.
- Example: Violet dye was accessible only to royalty.
- Hip-Hop music diffusion began in large inner cities before reaching smaller urban and rural areas.
Stimulus Diffusion: Ideas spread but are adapted in different regions.
- Example: McDonald's menu items are modified globally, such as the Bagel Burger in certain countries.
Contagious Diffusion: Rapid and widespread spread of a trend or feature across a population.
- Example: Green Hills Grille restaurant expanded quickly from Nashville to surrounding areas and cities.

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Explore key concepts of diffusion with these flashcards. Learn about relocation and expansion diffusion, including examples of cultural traits spread by migration and direct exchanges. Perfect for students studying cultural geography.