In What Way Do Peer Groups Differ from the Family

question 111

Multiple Choice

In what way do peer groups differ from the family as an agent of socialization?

• A)They contribute to our sense of belonging.
• B)They reinforce cultural norms.
• C)They provide freedom from authority figures.
• D)They reinforce feelings of self-worth.

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