Ogburn distinguished three forms of the social effects of inventions One is Dispersion or multiple effects of a single mechanical invention for example ?
Correct answer: C. both a and b
- A. Automobile
- B. Radio
- C. both a and b
- D. None of these
Explanation
Dispersion means that one invention produces several effects across society. The automobile affects transport, roads, industry and settlement patterns, while radio affects communication, entertainment, politics and advertising, so both examples fit.
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