Lori spends most of her time with a group of friends who share her interests in playing soccer and in wearing brightly colored soccer shirts. Amongst themselves they refer to other kids as "soccer-nots." In social psychological terms, Lori's group of friends would be called her ____.

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Lori's group of friends who share common interests and refer to others as "soccer-nots" are an example of an in-group. An in-group is a group with which an individual identifies and feels a sense of belonging towards. This sense of belonging often leads to the development of an "us vs. them" mentality towards those who are not part of the group.

Lori Spends Most of Her Time with a Group of Friends