John's beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors are influenced by his friends. His friends can be identified as a(n) ________ group.
A) leading
B) reference
C) influential
D) association
E) transactional

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A reference group is a group that an individual looks to for guidance in how to behave, think, and act. John is influenced by his friends, so they can be considered his reference group. The other options (leading, influential, association, transactional) do not accurately describe John's friends or their influence on him.

John's Beliefs, Attitudes, and Behaviors Are Influenced by His Friends