An Innovation Will Spread Faster If It

question 102

Multiple Choice

An innovation will spread faster if it

• A)is highly similar to its predecessor.
• B)is compatible with existing systems and procedures.
• C)has more rather than less complexity.
• D)requires a significant commitment to try or test.
• E)is difficult to replicate or observe.

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Definitions:

Intervening Variable

A hypothetical variable used to explain the relationship between variables, mainly in psychological research.

Food Deprivation

The condition of being without enough food to eat, which can lead to malnutrition and a host of physical and cognitive issues.

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms that serve as a major energy source for the body.

Behaviorists

Psychologists who focus on observable behavior and the ways in which learning influences behavior, often through the principles of conditioning.