The Process by Which a New Technology Is Assimilated into a Society

question 9

Multiple Choice

The process by which a new technology is assimilated into a society is called

• A) cultural relativism.
• B) globalization.
• C) IT leverage.
• D) social receptivity index.
• E) technological diffusion.

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Definitions:

Contingency Blocking

A phenomenon in classical conditioning where a previously learned association prevents the learning of a new association.

Latent Learning

A learning process that occurs without any immediate expression of the learned behavior or association until a suitable motivation is provided.

Latent Learning

occurs without immediate reinforcement and is not immediately demonstrated through performance, becoming apparent only when there is motivation to demonstrate it.

Learning/Performance Distinction

The concept that learning and performance are different phenomena; learning refers to the acquisition of knowledge or skills, while performance is the demonstration of what has been learned.