3.8 Effects of Diffusion

• Cultural diffusion occurs through various mechanisms
• Language dialects spreading with migration is an example of relocation diffusion.


  True
• Fashion trends starting in major cities demonstrate hierarchical diffusion.

  True
• McDonald's tailoring menus to local tastes is an example of stimulus diffusion.
• What is the key difference between contagious and hierarchical diffusion?

  Speed of spread
• Stimulus diffusion involves the modification of traits to fit new environments.
• The spread of language dialects through migration is an example of relocation diffusion.

  True
• What is the primary characteristic of expansion diffusion?

  Spreads outward from a center
• What is the key to understanding cultural diffusion?

  Recognizing its diverse pathways
• Place the following types of cultural diffusion in order from most to least dependent on human migration:

  1️⃣ Relocation Diffusion

  2️⃣ Expansion Diffusion

  3️⃣ Hierarchical Diffusion

  4️⃣ Contagious Diffusion

  5️⃣ Stimulus Diffusion
• In hierarchical diffusion, traits spread from large urban centers to smaller towns
• What is an example of stimulus diffusion?

  McDonald's tailoring menus
• Homogenization through cultural diffusion can lead to a loss of cultural diversity.

  True
• Cultural diffusion can have both unifying and divisive effects
• What is an example of a political barrier to cultural diffusion?

  Censorship and internet firewalls
• Social or cultural barriers to diffusion often arise from strong local traditions.


  True
• What is an example of relocation diffusion?

  Language dialects spreading
• Stimulus diffusion involves adapting a trait to local tastes.


  True
• What is cultural diffusion?

  Spread of cultural traits
• Expansion diffusion involves traits spreading outward from a central location.


  True
• Stimulus Diffusion involves traits being adapted and modified
• What is the negative impact of cultural homogenization on societies?

  Loss of cultural diversity
• What is cultural diffusion?

  Spread of cultural traits
• Match the type of diffusion with its description:

  Relocation Diffusion ↔️ Traits move as people migrate

  Expansion Diffusion ↔️ Traits spread outward from a center

  Hierarchical Diffusion ↔️ Traits spread from large urban centers
• The global adoption of social media is an example of expansion diffusion.
• What is contagious diffusion?

  Traits spread to nearby individuals
• Relocation diffusion occurs when traits move as people migrate to new areas.


  True
• Expansion diffusion involves the spread of traits from a central location outward.

  True
• What are the various mechanisms of cultural diffusion?

  Relocation, Expansion, Hierarchical, Contagious, Stimulus
• Viral memes are an example of contagious diffusion.
• Relocation diffusion occurs when traits move with migrating populations.


  True
• McDonald's adapting menus globally demonstrates stimulus diffusion.
• Contagious diffusion involves the rapid spread of traits to nearby individuals.


  True
• The key to understanding cultural diffusion is recognizing that it can occur through different pathways
• What is an example of diversification through cultural diffusion?

  Fusion cuisines blending traditions
• Physical barriers, such as geographic features, can impede cultural diffusion.


  True
• Match the barrier type with its example:

  Physical ↔️ Isolated mountain regions

  Political ↔️ Censorship

  Economic ↔️ Poverty limiting media access

  Social/Cultural ↔️ Rejection of Western fashion
• Cultural diffusion refers to the spread of cultural traits
• In hierarchical diffusion, traits spread from large urban centers to smaller towns
• What is a key recognition for understanding cultural diffusion?

  It occurs through different pathways