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3. Innovators and External Influence
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- 1.
Define 'innovator' in your own words.
Hint
Think about who leads the way in trying new things.
- 2.
What does 'laggard' mean?
Hint
Consider who waits until something is popular before using it.
- 3.
What term describes individuals who adopt innovations first?
- Laggards
- Early Majority
- Innovators
Hint
Think about who is always the first to try something new.
- 4.
True or False: Laggards are often the first individuals to adopt new technologies.
- True
- False
Hint
Who are typically late to the trend?
- 5.
Evaluate how a community's perception of a new agricultural technology can change over the first five years of its introduction.
Hint
Consider timing and peer influence.
- 6.
Discuss the implications of high thresholds in adoption within specific socio-economic groups.
Hint
Think about how community norms affect adoption.
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4 min
Passing Score
70%
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4 min
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70%
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- Read each question carefully
- You can use hints if you need help
- Complete all questions before submitting