Jim goes to a New York Yankees game and decides to sit with other Yankees fans because they are all wearing the same colors and will cheer when the team does well. New York Yankees fans are Jim's ________________.
A) reference group
B) out-group
C) in-group
D) secondary group

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The in-group refers to a group that an individual identifies with and considers themselves a part of. In this scenario, Jim identifies with the New York Yankees fans, as he is wearing the same colors and cheering for the team, so they are his in-group.

Jim Goes to a New York Yankees Game and Decides