An Aspiration Group Is One

question 178

Multiple Choice

An aspiration group is one:

• A)to which a person belongs, including fraternities and social clubs.
• B)that a person wishes to be a member of or wishes to be identified with.
• C)that a person wishes to maintain a distance from because of differences in values or behaviours.
• D)that a person knows he or she can never really fit into because of basic cultural differences.

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Definitions:

Survival Value

The importance or advantage of a particular trait, behavior, or characteristic in increasing the likelihood of survival and reproduction of an organism.

Heritability Estimates

Statistical measures that indicate what proportion of variation in a trait within a population can be attributed to genetic differences among individuals.

Twin Studies

A research method in psychology that compares the similarity between identical and fraternal twins to understand the influence of genetics versus environment on human behavior and traits.

Family Relationships

Emotional, social, and biological connections among family members, which can significantly influence individual behavior and mental health.