Question

Bob is somewhat of a loner in high school. He really despises the school "jocks" who seem to be involved in every sport. He doesn't want anything to do with them or be like them in any way. To Bob, the group of students who represent the school athletes is a(n) _____.

Answer 1

Answer: Dissociative reference group

Explanation: Dissociative reference group is the group of people with whom a particular person does not want to relate or connect. An individual does not want to create link with certain group because they might not have similar liking or interest, feel no connection etc.

Bob is also not interested in the athletic team of his school because he does not like them and neither interested to involve in any sport along with that group.According to Bob sports group is dissociative reference group .