According to the adopter categories of diffusion of innovation, laggards:

Group of answer choices

a$.$ are fearful of debt, but may eventually purchase a well$-$established brand.

b$.$ are the first to purchase a product through early$-$bird promotional offers.

c$.$ are the first to buy a new product as a result of their own interest in the latest goods.

d$.$ are most likely to begin buying new goods if the experience of innovators is favorable.