Jane, Mark, Courtney, and Kelly are enrolled in the 8:00 a.m. sociology course at their college. After studying together for the first test, they started sitting together in class and chose to work together on group projects. During spring break, they decided to go on a trip as a group. These four students would be considered members of a(n) ________.
A) aggregate
B) reference group
C) clique
D) secondary group

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The four students have formed a close, exclusive group that values their shared interests and experiences, which fits the definition of a clique. They are not just a casual collection of individuals (an aggregate) or a group that serves as a point of comparison for one or more individuals (a reference group). While they do work together on projects, they have a more personal and informal relationship, which makes them different from a secondary group.

Jane, Mark, Courtney, and Kelly Are Enrolled in the 8:00