Hugo feels intimidated by some of the athletes at school. They make fun of him sometimes, and Hugo really dislikes being around them. For Hugo, what do the school athletes MOST likely represent

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in-group

primary group

secondary group

out-group

Answer 1

For Hugo, the school athletes most likely represent an out-group. An out-group is a social group with which an individual does not identify, often leading to feelings of alienation or intimidation, especially when there are negative interactions, such as being made fun of.