A woman who has not attended school in 13 years enrolls for classes at the local community college.She is afraid that her younger classmates might not accept her.On the first day of class,she observes the clothing styles of her classmates,and after school she goes shopping and purchases similar clothes.Her classmates could be considered

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The classmates are a reference group because the woman is using their clothing styles as a reference for her own behavior. A secondary group is a group in which individuals come together for a specific purpose, such as a class project, but do not have a long-term relationship. A focus group is a type of research method used to gather opinions and attitudes about a product or service. A status group is a group of people who share similar social status based on factors such as income, education, or occupation. None of these other options fit the situation described.

A Woman Who Has Not Attended School in 13 Years