One of the Reasons Peer Groups Are So Powerful in Individuals

question 27

Multiple Choice

One of the reasons peer groups are so powerful in individuals lives is:

• A) they reinforce primary socialization in the family.
• B) peer groups help anchor individuals in their family of origin s moral order.
• C) peers are unlikely to brutally reject or hurt children when they break norms.
• D) peers are social equals, and we interact in peer groups throughout our lives.

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Definitions:

Public Good

A public good is a good that is both non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning individuals cannot be effectively excluded from use and use by one does not reduce availability to others.

Nonrival

A characteristic of a good where its consumption by one individual does not reduce its availability to others; often associated with public goods.

Free-rider Problem

A situation where individuals consume or benefit from resources without paying for them, often leading to under-provision or depletion of those resources.

Streetlights

Outdoor lighting fixtures installed along streets to provide illumination during the night for public safety and convenience.