Which of the Following Is Not a Research Characteristic of the Diffusion

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a research characteristic of the diffusion of innovations framework?

• A) The design and conduct of research must be consistent with the needs of practitioners and/or OT consumers to increase compatibility.
• B) The design and conduct of research must be consistent with the existing values of practitioners and/or OT consumers to increase compatibility.
• C) The design and conduct of research must be consistent with the past experiences of practitioners and/or OT consumers to increase compatibility.
• D) The design and conduct of research must be consistent with the social systems of practitioners and/or OT consumers to increase compatibility.

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Definitions:

Fast Mapping

The process by which children are able to learn the meaning of a new word after only a brief encounter.

Gene Expression

The process by which the information encoded in a gene is used to direct the assembly of a protein molecule.

Mental Representation

An internal cognitive symbol that represents external reality, or the mental process of creating such symbols.

Language Development Problem

Difficulties in the acquisition and use of language due to physiological or cognitive factors.