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QuestionAnthropology

Contagious diffusion is a type of spatial diffusion where an idea, trend, or phenomenon spreads through direct contact between people or places. It's characterized by person-to-person or place-to-place transmission, similar to how a disease spreads.

Let's examine each option carefully: A. Abbreviations in emails and text messages - This is an example of contagious diffusion - People directly communicate and share new language terms - The spread occurs through direct personal interaction B. Fashion trends from Paris and New York - This is an example of hierarchical diffusion - Trends spread from major centers to other locations - Does NOT involve direct person-to-person contact C. Barring people from entering a country - This is a preventative measure against disease spread - NOT an example of diffusion itself - Represents a response to potential contagious spread D. Cell-phone providers offering similar features - This is an example of stimulus diffusion - Companies adapt to market trends - Does NOT involve direct person-to-person transmission

The only option demonstrating true contagious diffusion is Option A, where language abbreviations spread through direct communication between people.