During his senior year of high school, Trent was thinking about joining the military or starting an apprenticeship program with the pipe fitters union. He did not give much thought to attending college until he started feeling pressure from his parents, high school guidance counselor, and friends. When Trent realized that all of the students in his class that he admired were going to attend Gryffindor University, he decided to go to Gryffindor as well. What type of factor primarily influenced Trent's decision to attend college?

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Trent's decision was primarily influenced by social factors, as he was influenced by the expectations and choices of his parents, guidance counselor, friends, and admired classmates.

During His Senior Year of High School, Trent Was Thinking