Which of the following are features of reference group behaviour 1 Comparison nb...........

Sociology Preliminary Society, community, association and instiution, social groups

Which of the following are features of reference group behaviour?

1. Comparison 2. Appraisal

3. Emulation 4. Rejection

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1, 2 and 3 only

1, and 2 only

1, 3 and 4 only

3 and 4 only

- Reference group behavior involves the influence of groups that individuals use as a standard for evaluating themselves and their behavior.

- Comparison: Individuals often compare themselves to the reference group to assess where they stand.

- Appraisal: The opinions and feedback from a reference group are used to evaluate one's own actions.

- Emulation: People may try to imitate or adopt the behaviors and attitudes of their reference group.

- Rejection: Sometimes individuals consciously decide not to follow a reference group's behavior.

Given these definitions:

- Option 1: 1, 2, and 3 only - Correct. It includes comparison, appraisal, and emulation.

- Option 2: 1 and 2 only - Incorrect. It misses emulation.

- Option 3: 1, 3, and 4 only - Incorrect. It includes rejection, which isn't being sought.

- Option 4: 3 and 4 only - Incorrect. It misses comparison and appraisal.

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