Types of Diffusion-AP Human Geography – Flashcards

rapid, widespread diffusion of a feature or trend throughout a population(disease).

spread of a feature or trend from one key person or node of authority or power to other persons or places.

the spread of underlying principle even though a specific characteristic is rejected.-uses multiple powers to spread

spread of a feature or trend through bodily movement of people from one place to another.

when the less dominant culture adopts elements of the cultural practices and ideas of the dominant culture-ethnic foods such as Mexican and Chinese food are adjusted to our society

when the adoption of cultural elements is so complete that the two cultures become indistinguishable-one ethnicity adopting traits of one ethnicity to the point that they bllend

when both cultures function as a same source and adopt similar ideas and accept each others cultures as their own-Pizza is Italian but is as American