Stuart's little brother Kyle joined the boy scouts recently. Stuart notices that in addition to wearing the boy scout uniform, Kyle has been better about keeping his everyday clothes neat and clean, has been searching online for camping gear, and has become interested in "green" products. Stuart believes that the boy scouts are now a reference group for Kyle because he
A)has taken on many of the values, attitudes, or behaviors of group members.
B)became a formal member of the group.
C)became familiar with the group's activities.
D)looked for information from members of the group regarding buying decisions.
E)cannot control his involvement with the group.

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Stuart's observation of Kyle's changed behavior suggests that he has taken on the values, attitudes, or behaviors of the boy scouts, which is a characteristic of a reference group. This implies that Kyle sees the boy scouts as an influential and desirable group to belong to and seeks to conform to their standards.

Stuart's Little Brother Kyle Joined the Boy Scouts Recently