Which of the following is true of reference groups?

A. Reference groups are not “groups” in the sense that they involve interaction.
B. A well-adjusted person has only one reference group at a time.
C. The influence of a given reference group can be positive or negative but not both.
D. Reference groups influence our behavior only during childhood.


Answer: A

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