Jorge just began his freshman year of college. Soon after the semester starts, Jorge asks his parents for a computer. They tell him, "No way. You don't need a computer to learn. Read your textbooks"

Jorge explains to his parents that most of his assignments need to be completed on the computer and that he needs to do research online. Jorge's parents agree and buy him a computer. This scenario is an example of diffusion of innovations.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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