2. Characteristics of Innovators

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is an innovator?

   Hint

   Think about who starts the trend.

2. 2.

   Name one adopter category.

   Hint

   Try to recall the categories we discussed!

3. 3.

   What percentage of individuals typically fall into the innovator category?

   • 10%
   • 2.5%
   • 25%

   Hint

   Consider how small the percentage is compared to other categories.

4. 4.

   True or False: Laggards are the first to adopt new technologies.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about who tries things first versus last.

5. 5.

   Analyze a modern example of an innovation and discuss the role of innovators within its adoption.

   Hint

   Think about the app's initial users and how their excitement influenced adoption.

6. 6.

   Reflect on how social media platforms could alter the traditional adoption curve theory with new users.

   Hint

   Consider how viral trends impact user engagement.