Assertion (A): Reference groups indicate to an individual the norms regarding acceptable behaviour and ways of thinking.
Reason (R): Reference groups reflect learning of attitudes through group or cultural norms.
Reason (R): Reference groups reflect learning of attitudes through group or cultural norms.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. As both are related to the concept of Reference groups where reference groups indicate to an individual the norms regarding acceptable behaviour and ways of thinking. Thus, they reflect learning of attitudes through group or cultural norms.