Groups that an individual allows to influence his or her behavior are known as
A) reference groups.
B) referral groups.
C) perceptual groups.
D) associate groups.

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Reference groups are groups that an individual looks up to or uses as a comparison point for his or her thoughts, feelings, and behavior. The individual may or may not be a member of the group, but he or she allows the group's norms, values, and attitudes to influence his or her own behavior. Referral groups and associate groups are not commonly used terms in social psychology, and perceptual groups refer to how individuals cognitively group stimuli or information.

Groups That an Individual Allows to Influence His or Her