For many college professors, their own teachers served as role models. Kody Scott looked up to older gang members as his idols. In both cases, former teachers and older gang members qualify as being ________.
A) generalized others
B) secondary groups
C) social others
D) reference groups

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Both former teachers and older gang members served as reference groups, as they were the people that influenced and shaped the behaviors and attitudes of the individuals (the college professors and Kody Scott).

For Many College Professors, Their Own Teachers Served as Role