Which of the following characteristics prevail when members of a particular group consider another group as reference group?
- Striving for admission
- Mutual awareness
- Conferral superiority
- Individual initiative
- Emulation
- Simple comparison
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1, 3, 5 and 6 only
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2, 3, 4 and 5 only
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3, 4, 5 and 6 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4 only
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Correct answer
Explanation
When groups use others as reference groups, key characteristics emerge: striving for admission (1) to the reference group, conferring superiority (3) by association with the higher-status group, emulation (5) of reference group norms, and simple comparison (6) for evaluation. Mutual awareness (2) and individual initiative (4) are not defining features.