Nigel overheard a conversation in which he was referred to as "overstuffed,stuffy,and conservative." Taking exception to this,he decided on a "extreme makeover." After watching The Fast and the Furious,Nigel purchased a fast car and joined a gym.What did the characters in the movie represent to Nigel?
A) an aspirational reference group
B) opinion leaders
C) a nonaspirational reference group
D) a reference group

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The characters in The Fast and the Furious can be seen as an aspirational reference group for Nigel. Their fast cars and fit bodies represent qualities and lifestyles that Nigel desires and wants to emulate.

Nigel Overheard a Conversation in Which He Was Referred to as "Overstuffed,stuffy,and