Billy admires firemen.He wants to dress like them,wear a fireman's hat,and pretend to put out fires.For Billy,firemen are:
A)a referral group.
B)a reference group.
C)a perceptual group.
D)an associate group.

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A reference group is a group that individuals use as a reference point in making decisions, in this case, Billy is using firemen as a reference point for his dress and behavior. A referral group would be a group that an individual aspires to join or be a part of, whereas a perceptual group is a group that an individual perceives they belong to based on shared characteristics. An associate group is a less formal group of individuals who come together for a common purpose.

Billy Admires Firemen