Groups that a person is aware of or would like to be a member of, and feels members are important are called ________ groups.
A) conformity
B) reference
C) status
D) power
E) appearance

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The description given in the question is of a reference group, which are groups that individuals look to for guidance in shaping their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. These groups may be aspirational, meaning individuals desire to be a member of the group, or they may simply be groups that individuals are aware of and view as important. Conformity groups are groups that individuals may conform to in order to fit in or avoid social deviance, status and power groups refer to individuals' positions in a hierarchy, and appearance groups may involve individuals seeking to conform to particular standards of physical appearance.

Groups That a Person Is Aware of or Would Like