All of the Following Are Limitations of the Diffusion of Innovations

question 21

Multiple Choice

All of the following are limitations of the diffusion of innovations theory in health promotion and education, except:

• A) People are already knowledgeable about the issue and have often tried the behavior.
• B) Interventions are preventive in nature, whereby the individual has to adopt the new idea today to avoid the likelihood of a negative consequence from occurring at a later date.
• C) The diffusion process occurs more easily and smoothly in wealthier and highly educated people, which is the usual target population for health education.
• D) An innovation should be diffused and adopted by all members and in a rapid manner without rejection or reinvention.

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Definitions:

Hearing Loss

A decrease in the ability to perceive sounds compared to normal hearing levels.

Pretending

The act of making believe or acting in a way that is not true or real, often as a form of play or deception.

Hearing Loss

A partial or total inability to hear sounds in one or both ears, which can be temporary or permanent and vary in severity.

Speaking Loudly

The act of increasing vocal volume beyond regular speaking levels, often to ensure audibility in noisy environments or to display emphasis.