Greg is the star quarterback of the football team and hangs out with Larry, who is the star pitcher of the baseball team. Ben also hangs out with Larry and Greg. When classmates refer to Ben, they call him a member of the "jocks." The crowd with which Ben associates serves as

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The term "reference group" is used in sociology to describe a group that individuals use as a standard for evaluating themselves and their own behavior. In this scenario, because Ben is identified with a group (jocks) based on his association with Greg and Larry, who are athletes, the group serves as a reference point for how others perceive Ben, making it a reference group.

Greg Is the Star Quarterback of the Football Team and Hangs