The Rather Large Group of Friends That Adolescents Often Construct

question 5

Multiple Choice

The rather large group of friends that adolescents often construct, and that usually include 15 to 30 members, are called:

• A) social referencing groups
• B) cliques
• C) diffusion groups
• D) crowds

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Definitions:

Informal Network

A set of personal relationships, contacts, and connections within or across organizations that are not officially sanctioned.

Explicit Messages

Direct and clear communication where the meaning is fully stated and leaves little room for confusion or interpretation.

Low-Context Cultures

Cultures where communication is explicit, direct, and reliant on explicit words rather than context or nonverbal cues to convey meaning.

Vocabulary

The body of words used within a particular language or by a particular group of people.