APHUG - Project 3

hierarchical diffusion

is the spread of ideas or innovations through a structured population, often starting from influential individuals or authority figures and moving to successive lower levels of influence.

reverse hierarchical diffusion

is the spread of innovations or ideas from lower levels of a social structure to higher levels, often seen in grassroots movements that gain popularity and influence upward.

Stimulus diffusion

is a process where an idea or innovation is spread, but adapted in its new location, leading to variations of the original concept.

Diffusion

is the process by which cultural traits, ideas, or innovations spread from one location or population to another.

contagious diffusion

is the rapid, widespread diffusion of a characteristic throughout the population, often associated with the spread of diseases, trends, or fads.

relocation diffusion

is the spread of cultural traits or innovations through the physical movement of people from one place to another, resulting in the transfer of ideas and practices.

Culture

is the shared beliefs, customs, practices, and social behaviors of a particular group or society, influencing their way of life and identity.

Religion

is a system of beliefs and practices usually involving a higher power or deity, guiding moral principles and shaping cultural norms within a community.

Language

is a system of communication used by a particular community or country, consisting of written and spoken words, signs, and symbols that convey meaning.