The Impact of Reference Groups as Socializing Agents

question 51

Multiple Choice

The impact of reference groups as socializing agents:

• A) can change over time.
• B) does not affect normative influence.
• C) does not influence the consumption of a luxury item.
• D) increases with a decrease in tie-strength.
• E) has a major influence on the consumption of necessities.

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