CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Four basic types of groups have traditionally been recognized: primary groups, secondary groups, collective groups, and categories.

Detailed explanation-2: -In general, two types of reference groups have been discussed in the literature. Socially proximal referents such as parents, close relatives, and peers have been classified as normative referents who are viewed as providing factual information as well establishing the norms for behavior.

Detailed explanation-3: -Primary groups are generally small and include intimate relationships, while secondary groups are larger and more impersonal. Reference groups provide a standard for guiding and evaluating our attitudes and behaviors.

Detailed explanation-4: -Three types of reference group influences are studied-informational, value expressive and utilitarian.