Carson's little brother Colby joined the Boy Scouts recently. Carson notices that in addition to wearing the Boy Scout uniform, Colby 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. Carson believes that the Boy Scouts are now a reference group for Colby because he

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Colby's adoption of values, attitudes, and behaviors that are common among Boy Scouts indicates that the Boy Scouts have become a reference group for him. Reference groups are groups whose values, attitudes, or behaviors are used by an individual as a basis for their own actions and values, and the individual may seek to become more like the group members.

Carson's Little Brother Colby Joined the Boy Scouts Recently