A Reference Group to Which a Person Actually Belongs Is

question 219

Multiple Choice

A reference group to which a person actually belongs is referred to as a(n) ________ group.

• A)primary
• B)associative
• C)aspiration
• D)dissociative
• E)integrated

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Definitions:

Avoidant Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a long-standing pattern of extreme social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and sensitivity to rejection.

Histrionic Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by a pattern of excessive attention-seeking and emotionally charged behaviors.

Cognitive-Behavioral

Refers to a psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.

Psychodynamic

A psychological perspective that emphasizes unconscious processes and past experiences affecting current behavior.