Peer groups often administer psychosocial rewards and punishments for adherence to and violations of the reference group code.

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Peer groups often use rewards and punishments to encourage conformity to their norms and values, which can be an important part of the socialization process. These can take many forms, such as verbal praise, social acceptance, or exclusion/rejection from the group.

Peer Groups Often Administer Psychosocial Rewards and Punishments for Adherence