Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the influence of reference groups?
A)buying a pink iPod because it's your favorite color
B)picking a particular laptop because of a tech expert's positive review
C)purchasing a smartphone because your coworkers tease you about your "dumb" phone
D)"liking" an article on Facebook that your friend posted

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Buying a pink iPod because it's your favorite color is not an example of the influence of reference groups. Reference groups are people or groups that individuals compare themselves to and use as a basis for their own behavior or attitudes. In this case, the individual's personal preference is the influencing factor and not a reference group.

Which of the Following Is NOT Characteristic of the Influence