Set: Types of Diffusion

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TermDefinition
Expansion DiffusionAn innovation or idea develops in a source area and remains strong there while it spreads.
Contagoius DiffusionA type of expansion diffusion- affects nearly all adjacent populations.
Hierarchical DiffusionA type of expansion diffusion- affects only those who are susceptible.
Stimulus DiffusionA type of expansion diffusion- spread of an underlying principle/action/reaction (much like the Enlightenment)
Relocation DiffusionSpread of ideas/ innovation through the migration of people
Migrant DiffusionA type of relocation diffusion- when an idea or innovation originates somewhere & enjoys a strong but brief adoption there (much like the Spanish Flu)
AcculturationLess dominant culture adopts cultural traits of a more distinct culture, but both remain distinct.
TransculuturationCultural traits are shared; both function as sources and adopters.
AssimilationProcess where one society adopts cultural traits over time after coming into contact w/ another culture.
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Terms 9
Creator Adamstar88
Created October 22, 2009
Groups PiNe CrEsT sTuDyErS BoCa, PC PPL, PC BEASTS
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  1. Transculuturation Cultural traits are shared; both function as sources and adopters. - 11 misses
  2. Relocation Diffusion Spread of ideas/ innovation through the migration of people - 10 misses
  3. Hierarchical Diffusion A type of expansion diffusion- affects only those who are susceptible. - 10 misses
  4. Assimilation Process where one society adopts cultural traits over time after coming into contact w/ another culture. - 9 misses
  5. Expansion Diffusion An innovation or idea develops in a source area and remains strong there while it spreads. - 8 misses
  6. Acculturation Less dominant culture adopts cultural traits of a more distinct culture, but both remain distinct. - 8 misses
  7. Stimulus Diffusion A type of expansion diffusion- spread of an underlying principle/action/reaction (much like the Enlightenment) - 5 misses