1.2. Impact of Structural Equivalence

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is structural equivalence?

   Hint

   Think about examples like employees in the same department.

2. 2.

   Name one method of gathering information highlighted in the section.

   Hint

   Consider who you talk to for information.

3. 3.

   What best defines structural equivalence?

   • Direct interaction among individuals
   • Shared roles among individuals in a network
   • Total isolation of individuals

   Hint

   Think about how people can share knowledge without talking.

4. 4.

   True or False: Observational learning is a method of gathering information.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider learning through seeing rather than direct communication.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how structural equivalence can influence decision-making in a community adopting new practices, such as water conservation methods.

   Hint

   Consider how your community collaborates on issues.

6. 6.

   Create a strategy for an NGO to enhance information dissemination about health practices using the concepts from structural equivalence.

   Hint

   Think about the power of stories in influencing decisions.