Joseph, a Student of Columbia University, Found That Many of His

question 50

Multiple Choice

Joseph, a student of Columbia University, found that many of his classmates had purchased an iPad tablet from Apple. Several months after the product's launch, realizing that the iPad was widely considered to be useful and that many students in the United States had rated it highly, Joseph also decided to purchase an iPad. Which of the following is the adopter group to which Joseph belongs?

• A) early adopter
• B) innovator
• C) late majority
• D) laggard
• E) early majority

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Definitions:

Basic Trust

A fundamental sense of trust in the world and others, often developed during infancy, that is seen as the foundation of healthy psychological development.

Responsive

Showing a positive and quick reaction to something, either emotionally or by taking action.

Sensitive

Easily affected by external conditions or stimuli.

Psychosocial Crisis

A theory by Erik Erikson that describes eight stages of human development, each characterized by a different crisis that must be resolved for healthy personality development.