Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
A group of students refers to a collection of individuals who share common characteristics or attributes, such as being enrolled in the same school or class.
Related terms
Peer pressure: The influence exerted by one's peers that can lead individuals to change their behavior or attitudes.
Social norms: Shared expectations within a group regarding what is considered appropriate behavior.