Which of the following statements about reference groups is correct?
a. People experience anticipatory socialization if they want to join a group badly enough.
b. Reference groups only influence their members.
c. Membership in a reference group is an ascribed status.
d. Reference groups only influence behavior in positive ways.
e. Reference groups are of almost no importance in modern societies.
A
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