Reference Groups Refer to

question 221

Multiple Choice

Reference groups refer to

• A)the relatively permanent,homogeneous divisions in a society that consists of people who share similar values,interests,and behaviors.
• B)individuals who exert direct or indirect social influence over others.
• C)people to whom an individual looks to as a basis for self-appraisal or as a source of personal standards.
• D)those buyers who,through the size of their purchases,affect where marketing dollars will be spent.
• E)those with whom a person does not wish to be a member of or identified with.

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Definitions:

Cities

Large and densely populated urban areas that serve as political, economic, and cultural centers for regions or countries.

Social Conditions

The societal factors and circumstances impacting individuals' way of life, including economics, culture, and community practices.

Gothic Period

A style of art and architecture that developed in Europe during the late Middle Ages, noted for its pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses.

Barbarian Migrations

Large-scale movements of peoples in the late Roman Empire period, contributing to its decline.