Groups That We Use as Standards to Evaluate Ourselves-Either Positively,in

question 63

Multiple Choice

Groups that we use as standards to evaluate ourselves-either positively,in terms of the qualities we aspire to achieve,or negatively,in terms of the qualities we wish to avoid-are called:

• A) reference groups.
• B) out-groups.
• C) in-groups.
• D) networks.

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Definitions:

Supreme Court

The highest federal court in the United States, with authority over all other courts in the nation and the final interpreter of the U.S. Constitution.

President Harry S. Truman

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Executive Order

A directive issued by the president or a governor that has the force of law, typically without the need for legislative approval.

Racial Segregation

The enforced separation of different racial groups within a community, institution, or country.