Justin does not enjoy big parties, and prefers to socialize in small groups and without alcohol. However, his university has a reputation as a big "party school." Although Justin doesn't enjoy partying, he often goes go to big parties and drinks in order to fit into the norms associated with people's expectations of his campus culture. The campus culture Justin feels he must conform to as a member of the study body reflects the _________________ layer of identity.
A) personal layer
B) enactment layer
C) relational layer
D) communal layer

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The communal layer of identity refers to the shared identity and norms of a community or group that an individual feels a need to conform to, which in Justin's case is the party culture of his university.

Justin Does Not Enjoy Big Parties, and Prefers to Socialize