Which of the following is an example of a reference group?
A) a group of people involved in a research study
B) your mother
C) peers at school
D) something that is of interest to you

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Reference groups are groups of people with whom individuals compare themselves and use as a standard for evaluating their own attitudes, values, and behaviors. Peers at school are a classic example of a reference group as students often compare themselves to their peers to evaluate their own performance, style, and behavior. Option A is incorrect as it describes a group involved in a research study, which is not a reference group. Option B is incorrect as one's mother is not necessarily a reference group but may be an authority figure or role model. Option D is incorrect as something that is of interest to an individual cannot be a reference group as reference groups are defined by the social comparison process, not individual interests.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Reference