Practice Early And Late Adopters (7.2) - Diffusion of Disaster Preparedness Technology: What Pioneers Contribute?
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Early and Late Adopters

Practice - Early and Late Adopters

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Question 1 Easy

Define early adopters.

💡 Hint: Who tries things out first?

Question 2 Easy

What is the role of feedback in technology adoption?

💡 Hint: What do late adopters look for before trying something new?

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Question 1

What characterizes early adopters in a community?

They are skeptical of new technologies
They are first to try new technologies
They only adopt after a technology is proven

💡 Hint: Think about who leads the way in trying new technology.

Question 2

True or False: Late adopters often wait for the feedback of early adopters before trying new technologies.

True
False

💡 Hint: Who looks for reassurance before diving into new tech?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider how a community in Bangladesh could utilize early adopters to mitigate the effects of climate change on their water supply. Outline strategies for increasing adoption among late adopters.

💡 Hint: Think about methods to enhance community engagement and trust.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the implications of social media on the diffusion of technological innovations in disaster preparedness. How could misinformation alter adoption rates?

💡 Hint: Consider both sides—positive and negative impacts of social media.

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