Professional tennis players may constitute a(n)________ group for an amateur tennis player who identifies with certain players by imitating their behavior whenever possible despite the fact that the amateur tennis player does not qualify for membership as a professional tennis player because he has neither the skills nor the opportunity to compete professionally.

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A symbolic group is one that an individual identifies with and aspires to be part of, despite not being an actual member. In this case, the amateur player identifies with professional players and imitates them, making them a symbolic group.

Professional Tennis Players May Constitute A(n)________ Group for an Amateur