A reference group is a(n):
A) group of which one is a member without having asked to be
B) formal or informal organization to which one belongs
C) hierarchical system in an organization
D) group to which an individual aspires to belong

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A reference group is a group that an individual aspires to belong to or considers as a standard for their own attitudes, behaviors, and values. It is not necessarily a group that the individual is a member of without having asked to be, or a formal/informal organization to which they belong. It is also not a hierarchical system within an organization.

A Reference Group Is A(n)