After a year at college, Taylor considered his dorm roommates as his best friends. He liked the same kind of music, books, clothing, dance as they did, and thought very similarly about politics. He soon lost touch with his old friends from high school. His college roommates became his
A) Idols
B) Conforming group
C) Bennington group
D) Reference group

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A reference group is a social group that an individual uses as a standard for self-evaluation and attitude formation. Taylor's college roommates serve as his reference group as he aligns his interests and beliefs with theirs.

After a Year at College, Taylor Considered His Dorm Roommates