Briefly Outline the Three Types of Reference Group Influence

question 80

Essay

Briefly outline the three types of reference group influence.

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Definitions:

Misdemeanor

A lesser crime than a felony, punishable by a fine or imprisonment for up to one year in other than a state or federal penitentiary.

Imprisonment

Imprisonment refers to the act of confining someone in a prison as a punishment for a crime they have been convicted of.

Driving Under the Influence

The crime or offense of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs to a level that renders the driver incapable of operating a vehicle safely.

Felony

A crime—such as arson, murder, rape, or robbery—that carries the most severe sanctions, usually ranging from one year in a state or federal prison to the forfeiture of one’s life.