Question

Charlie closely monitors the evidence of discretionary spending by his coworkers; strives hard to earn and to spend more than they do; and becomes anxious and envious when he feels that he is falling behind his coworkers. Which of the following appears to have the greatest degree of influence on Charlie's attitudes and behavior?

a. Nuclear family.


b. Supervisor.


c. Subordinates.


d. Reference group.

Answer 1

Reference group

Step-by-step explanation:

A reference group is a group to which we compare ourselves. We use reference groups in order to guide our behavior and attitudes and help us to identify social norms.

Charlie attitude and behavior is as a result of his reference group, which is his coworkers, he compares himself to them and does everything he can to be like them.

O ther examples are team members, groups people belong where everyong is trying to compare themselves with the next person.

Answer 2

d. Reference group.

Step-by-step explanation:

Charlie's attitude and behaviour is being influenced by his reference group. A reference group is a group to which an individual compares him/herself to or that individual is compared to by others and that individual strives to be like. Examples of a reference group are siblings, classmates, colleagues among others. For Charlie, his reference group are his coworkers, he compares himself to them and strives to be like them.