5.2. Social Obligations and Peer Influence

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a social network?

   Hint

   Consider how friends and family influence decisions.

2. 2.

   What does social obligation mean?

   Hint

   Think about why someone might want to fit in with their friends.

3. 3.

   Which type of knowledge involves understanding the functionality of a rainwater tank?

   • Hardware Knowledge
   • Software Knowledge
   • Discussion Knowledge

   Hint

   Think about the operations of the tank.

4. 4.

   True or False: Social obligations can often lead to the adoption of new technologies.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the peer influence on behavior.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how social obligations in a community can hinder innovation in disaster prevention technologies. Provide specific examples.

   Hint

   Consider how pressures from peers can create resistance to change.

6. 6.

   Design a community outreach strategy that utilizes both cohesive and weak ties to promote disaster preparedness technologies.

   Hint

   Think about how community events can engage different demographics.