5.1. Nature of Information in Cohesive Networks

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a cohesive network?

   Hint

   Think about how friends and family interact.

2. 2.

   Name one type of knowledge people seek when making decisions.

   Hint

   Consider what you learn by seeing.

3. 3.

   What type of knowledge is gained from observing innovations?

   • Observational Knowledge
   • Discussions Knowledge
   • Auditory Information

   Hint

   Think about what you learn by watching.

4. 4.

   True or False: Cohesive networks can limit exposure to new ideas.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how tightly-knit groups share information.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the impact of a cohesive network on community adoption of a disaster preparedness technology.

   Hint

   Look at both sides of community dynamics.

6. 6.

   Propose a strategy for a public health campaign that leverages cohesive networks to disseminate information.

   Hint

   Think about who the key figures are within tight-knit communities.