Which of the following statements is true of reference groups ? – McqOptions

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1.	Which of the following statements is true of reference groups ?
A.	They are membership groups
B.	They provide comparative but not normative functions
C.	Those which do not match membership groups may create feelings of relative deprivation
D.	They are groups to which we refer in our conversations
Answer» D. They are groups to which we refer in our conversations

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