The first week Tyler was on campus he went through rush for the Greek system. He immediately was attracted to Sigma Chi fraternity and joined the 2019 pledge class. Tyler has counted on his fraternity brothers for guidance in choosing a major and classes, and has even starting wearing the same clothing brands as other members of his fraternity. For Tyler, we can say members of his fraternity are a(n):
A) reference group.
B) social class.
C) outgroup.
D) cultural segment.

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Tyler's fraternity brothers serve as a reference group for him because he looks to them for guidance in making decisions about his major, classes, and even clothing choices. A reference group is a group that individuals use as a standard for evaluating themselves and their own behavior.

The First Week Tyler Was on Campus He Went Through