Which of the following scenarios best captures the definition of a group,as described in the textbook?
A) people who stand together during an elevator ride
B) people who wait together in the same room for a job interview
C) people who decide how to help a stranded motorist
D) people who watch someone get stabbed while they are sitting on the same bus

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According to the textbook, a group is "two or more individuals who are connected by and within social relationships" and who "influence one another" (p. 88). In scenario C, the people are making a decision together and likely influencing one another to come to a collective solution, which aligns with the textbook's definition of a group. The other scenarios involve people who may be physically together but are not necessarily connected by social relationships or influencing one another in a meaningful way.

Which of the Following Scenarios Best Captures the Definition of a Group,as