How does a reference group influence us?

A. We behave in ways in keeping with how we think reference group members will think of us.
B. We join the group and try to influence them to act like us.
C. We do the exact opposite of what a reference group member would do.
D. It doesn't; it is just a group of people we know.


Answer: A

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