Question (A)

Consider the model from Chapter 19 for the spread of a new behavior through a social network. Suppose we have the social network depicted in Figure 19.28; suppose that each node starts with the behavior B, and each node has a threshold of q = 2/5 for switching to behavior A. (a) Now, let c and d form a two-node set 5 of initial adopters of behavior A. If other nodes follow the threshold rule for choosing behaviors, which nodes will eventually switch to A? Give a brief (one- to two-sentence) explanation for your answer. Consider the model from Chapter 19 for the spread of a new behavior through a social network. Suppose we have the social network depicted in Figure 19.28; suppose that each node starts with the behavior B, and each node has a threshold of q = 2/5 for switching to behavior A. (a) Now, let c and d form a two-node set 5 of initial adopters of behavior A. If other nodes follow the threshold rule for choosing behaviors, which nodes will eventually switch to A? Give a brief (one- to two-sentence) explanation for your