The social group viewed as the one with which a person identifies is called a(n) ________.

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An in-group is the social group that a person identifies with and feels a sense of belonging to. This can include friends, family, coworkers, or any other group of people that share similar values or interests. The other options are incorrect: A) pariah refers to a social outcast or someone who is rejected by society; C) threat-group is not a recognized term in social psychology; and D) an out-group is a social group that a person does not identify with and may view as “other” or different.

The Social Group Viewed as the One with Which a Person