How Does a Reference Group Influence Us

question 59

Multiple Choice

How does a reference group influence us?

• A) It doesn't; it is just a group of people we know.
• B) We behave in ways in keeping with how we think reference group members will think of us.
• C) We do the exact opposite of what a reference group member would do.
• D) We join the group and try to influence them to act like us.

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Definitions:

Conception

The process of a sperm fertilizing an ovum, leading to the formation of a zygote and the beginning of pregnancy.

Forebrain

Evolutionarily the most recent addition to the brain; coordinates advanced cognitive functions such as thinking, planning, and language; contains the allocortex, neocortex, and basal ganglia.

Midbrain

Central part of the brain; contains neural circuits for hearing and seeing as well as for orienting movements.

Hindbrain

Evolutionarily the oldest part of the brain; contains the pons, medulla, reticular formation, and cerebellum, the structures that coordinate and control most voluntary and involuntary movements.