The use of in vitro fertilization solved a specific problem,but it seems to have created a wide range of ethical dilemmas and problems that were NOT anticipated when it was first invented.This is an instance of:

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The situation described in the question fits the concept of cultural lag, which refers to the gap that may exist between the pace of technological or social change and the capacity of society to adapt to it. In this case, the invention of in vitro fertilization provided a solution to a specific problem, but the ethical dilemmas and problems it created were unforeseen and have taken longer to address and regulate. However, neither cultural leveling nor cultural imperialism nor dystopia accurately capture the dynamics described in the question.

The Use of in Vitro Fertilization Solved a Specific Problem,but