Individuals who are approximately the same age and are linked by common interests, including friends, classmates, and the "kids in the neighborhood," are most appropriately referred to as ________.
A) significant others
B) generalized others
C) peers
D) confederates

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Peers are individuals who are approximately the same age and share common interests. Significant others refer to close, intimate relationships, whereas generalized others refer to the societal norms and values that shape an individual's behavior. Confederates are individuals who are part of a research study and are working with the researcher, often without the knowledge of other participants.

Individuals Who Are Approximately the Same Age and Are Linked