What Was One of the Main Criticisms of the Early

question 10

Multiple Choice

What was one of the main criticisms of the early models of the diffusion of innovations?

• A) They posited that diffusion was solely a matter of the readiness of the social system.
• B) They failed to take into account the influence of early adopters and their cultural norms.
• C) They did not consider the social capital of their participants.
• D) They focused too much on the machine as a tool.

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