Max Is Trying to Get into a Fraternity in College

question 50

Multiple Choice

Max is trying to get into a fraternity in college. Because he wants to be accepted by this group, he notices the brand of clothes they all seem to wear and the type of beer they drink at parties, and he does the same. Actually, he doesn't even like beer, but that seems to be what is expected of people in this fraternity. What influence does this fraternity represent with respect to Max's consumption behavior?

• A)culture
• B)social class
• C)reference group
• D)family
• E)trend spotting

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