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He advanced the conceptualization of reference group theory in 1942 He defined 39 subjective status ...........

Sociology Preliminary Society, community, association and instiution, social groups
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    He advanced the conceptualization of reference group theory in 1942. He defined 'subjective status' as 'a person's conception of his own position relative to other individuals'. He was the first researcher to formally use the term 'reference group'. Who can be attributed these statements

    Herbert Hyman

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    C.H. Cooley

    Incorrect Answer

    Merton

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    Sheriff

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    Explanation:

    - Herbert Hyman: He advanced reference group theory and introduced the concept of 'subjective status' in 1942. He was the first to use the term 'reference group' formally.

    - C.H. Cooley: Known for the 'looking glass self' concept and contributions to symbolic interactionism but not reference groups.

    - Merton: Developed theories on role models and reference groups but did not coin the term.

    - Sheriff: Conducted pioneering work in social psychology, known for work on group norms.

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