A Reference Group to Which One Does Not Wish to Belong

question 111

Multiple Choice

A reference group to which one does not wish to belong is a(n) _____ group.

• A)heuristic
• B)disassociative
• C)evoked
• D)mnemonic
• E)confrontational

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