Some Researchers Claim That the Spread of New Products Is

question 44

Multiple Choice

Some researchers claim that the spread of new products is similar to a viral infection,suggesting that

• A) products that are too new can hurt you.
• B) new products change and mutate as rapidly as a virus does.
• C) only high-technology products can stop the diffusion.
• D) lead adopters become "infected" or enthused with the new product and subsequently infect others by telling them about it.
• E) medical professionals are the first to hear of most new technologies.

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