A(n) ________ Is an Actual or Imaginary Individual or Group

question 23

Multiple Choice

A(n) ________ is an actual or imaginary individual or group conceived of having significant relevance upon an individual's evaluations, aspirations, or behavior.

• A) opinion group
• B) demographic group
• C) reference group
• D) focus group

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

The phenomenon where old memories hinder the recall of newly learned information.

Retroactive Interference

A phenomenon in psychology where newly acquired information interferes with the recall of previously learned information.

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where distressing thoughts, memories, or impulses are unconsciously pushed out of conscious awareness.

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the storage of general knowledge, facts, concepts, and meanings not tied to specific experiences.