Marc, a student, wants to become a member of his university's football team. However, to be accepted in the team, he needs to adhere to strict team rules, such as attending all team practices and earning a passing grade in all subjects. To Marc, the university football team is a(n) _____.

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An aspirational reference group refers to a group to which an individual aspires to belong, and whose norms and values the individual desires to adopt. In this scenario, Marc wants to be part of his university's football team, which is an aspirational reference group for him.

Marc, a Student, Wants to Become a Member of His