Stimulus diffusion: The spread of an underlying principle of a cultural trait even though the trait itself does not spread.
How to apply it: Use stimulus diffusion to explain how McDonald's adapts its menu to local tastes in different countries.
Course: AP Human Geography · Unit: Cultural Patterns and Processes
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