The Process by Which the Use of an Innovation Spreads

question 36

Multiple Choice

The process by which the use of an innovation spreads from firm to firm and use to use is called the ________ process.

• A) industrial
• B) economic
• C) diffusion
• D) management
• E) utilization

Compare and contrast social constructionism and essentialism regarding gender.

Examine gender socialization through cultural symbols and practices.

Understand the concept of race and ethnicity as social constructs rather than pure biological differences.

Recognize the sociological implications of racial and ethnic classifications on society and individual identity.

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Definitions:

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A psychological phenomenon in which an individual's or group's belief or expectation brings about its own fulfillment, either directly or indirectly, influencing behavior and outcomes.

Preexisting Expectations

Assumptions or beliefs that one has before encountering new information or experiences.

Internal Attributions

The tendency to explain one's behavior or the behavior of others based on internal, personal characteristics rather than external situations.

Behavior

The actions, reactions, or conduct of an individual, often studied in psychology to understand individuals and groups.