George, Paul, and Sue tend to sit together at meetings and like telling stories to each other, sharing private jokes, and sometimes talking about other group members. Within the larger group, the trio would be known as a _____.
A) group deviate
B) referent group
C) clique
D) blocker

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A clique is a small group of people within a larger group who share common interests, goals, or preferences, and tend to exclude others. This description fits the behavior of George, Paul, and Sue, who form a social subgroup within the larger group. The other answer choices do not apply to this situation: a group deviate refers to someone who violates group norms or expectations, a referent group is a group that individuals admire or seek to emulate, and a blocker is a member who stops the group from making progress or reaching a decision.

George, Paul, and Sue Tend to Sit Together at Meetings