Molly Wants to Buy a Computer

question 79

Multiple Choice

Molly wants to buy a computer.She needs the computer for a variety of college assignments.She is uncertain what to buy so she asks the opinions of other students in her program.Molly is consulting with her:

• A)friends.
• B)culture.
• C)social class.
• D)peers.
• E)reference group.

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