Reference Groups Provide Us With

question 25

Multiple Choice

Reference groups provide us with:

• A)the ability to be concerned with accomplishing a task
• B)strict conformity to rigid organizational structures
• C)the impersonal anonymity of modern life
• D)a standard for judging our attitudes and behaviors
• E)an organizational system by which to judge the behaviors of others

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Definitions:

Social Psychological

Pertaining to the scientific study of how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts.

Norman Triplett

An American psychologist known for his work on social facilitation and considered a pioneer in the field of social psychology.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses their sense of self-identity and personal responsibility, often leading to behavior that is uncharacteristic or norm-violating when in a group.

Student Protest

Refers to demonstrations or movements initiated by students to voice their opposition to certain policies, actions, or societal issues.