Groups That an Individual Looks to When Forming Attitudes and Opinions

question 39

Multiple Choice

Groups that an individual looks to when forming attitudes and opinions are called _____.

• A)reference groups
• B)out-groups
• C)venture groups
• D)cross-functional groups

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Definitions:

Youth Gang

A group of young individuals, often involved in delinquent behavior and existing outside of adult society's norms and laws.

Key Informant

An individual who possesses specialized knowledge, insights, or access to information in a particular area or community.

Sampling Frame

A list or database from which a sample is drawn for research, representing the larger population that is being studied.

Reactivity

Occurs when the presence of a researcher causes the observed people to conceal certain things or act artificially to impress the researcher.