A person's ________ consist(s) of all the groups that have a direct (face-to-face) or indirect influence on his/her attitudes or behavior.
A) subculture
B) family
C) social class
D) reference groups
E) social networks

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Reference groups are defined as the groups that have a direct or indirect influence on an individual's attitudes or behavior. These reference groups can be formal or informal and can be categorized as aspirational (groups that the individual aspires to join), associative (groups the individual currently belongs to), or dissociative (groups the individual does not want to belong to). Examples of reference groups include family, friends, social clubs, and professional associations.

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