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As you learned in Reel Society, reference groups can play an important role in anticipatory socialization. By using reference groups to "rehearse" for future roles, we can become better prepared to take on those new roles. To what extent have you, or would you, use reference groups for this purpose? Answer the following questions, and then see whether your patterns and expectations are similar to those of other students using Reel Society and participating in this poll.

1

Suppose that you are planning to become a graduate student. How would you most likely use reference groups in anticipatory socialization?
A)I would try to make friends with some graduate students.
B)I would hang around the parts of the library where graduate students work.
C)I would attend a conference where graduate students are giving presentations.
2

Suppose that you expect to become a new parent. How would you be most likely to use reference groups in anticipatory socialization?
A)I would join a group for new and expectant parents.
B)I would ask my friends and family who are parents for advice on parenting.
C)I would read a book about parenting.
3

Suppose that you expect to change careers. How would you be most likely to use reference groups in anticipatory socialization?
A)I would join a support group for career changers.
B)I would conduct informational interviews with people in my anticipated field.
C)I would get an internship in my anticipated field.
4

Suppose that you expect to retire at age sixty-five. How would you be most likely to use reference groups in anticipatory socialization?
A)I would join a senior citizens' group.
B)I would talk to family members who have already retired.
C)I would read a book about how people adjust to retirement.





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