Which of these is an example of a peer group working against the socialization efforts of family and school?
A) boys rewarding each other for being loud and athletic
B) girls rewarding each other for being caring and selfless
C) friends encouraging a student to create graffiti
D) students forming their own study groups to perform better on tests
Answer: C
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