Which of the following is most likely an example of an assigned group?
A) a group of students studying for an exam
B) a group of friends at a party
C) a group of students asked by their resident advisor to repaint the cafeteria
D) a group of students practicing for basketball tryouts

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An assigned group is a group that is formed by someone in authority who assigns the individuals to the group. In this case, the residents were assigned by the resident advisor to repaint the cafeteria, making it an assigned group. The other options are not assigned groups as they are formed voluntarily by the individuals involved (option A and D) or formed on the basis of personal relationships (option B).

Which of the Following Is Most Likely an Example of an Assigned