Early Adopters, Compared to Innovators

question 227

Multiple Choice

Early adopters, compared to innovators:

• A) Adopt a new idea earlier.
• B) Tend to have greater contact with salespeople.
• C) Rely more heavily on scientific or impersonal information sources.
• D) Are more willing to take risks.
• E) Are infrequently opinion leaders.

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