Greg, a high school student, is a part of a fraternity whose members have taken to smoking and drinking. Greg decided to join the group to distinguish himself from the rest of the people of his age. Which of the following phenomena best describes Greg's decision to join a fraternity to define himself?
A) Divergence
B) Enculturation
C) Resurgence
D) Assimilation

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Divergence refers to the act of moving away from the norm or mainstream behavior to establish a unique identity, which aligns with Greg's decision to join a fraternity that engages in smoking and drinking to distinguish himself.

Greg, a High School Student, Is a Part of a Fraternity