When Preparing Thanksgiving Dinner, Marissa Worried That Her Parents Would

question 78

Multiple Choice

When preparing Thanksgiving dinner, Marissa worried that her parents would disapprove of her having used ready-to-serve pumpkin pies bought from the local grocery store, rather than making her own. In terms of social influences on her behavior, Marissa was most concerned with

• A) a primary reference group.
• B) a subculture influence.
• C) a secondary reference group.
• D) family life cycle.

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A branch of philosophy that deals with the study of society and its institutions, addressing questions about justice, rights, and the nature of social relations.

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Imbalanced or unfairly distributed, often referring to situations where resources, power, or opportunities are not distributed evenly among individuals or groups.

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