groups that we utilize when evaluating ourselves, our decisions, and behaviors?

When evaluating ourselves, our decisions, and behaviors, we often use two main types of groups: reference groups and peer groups.

1. Reference Groups: These are the groups that we compare ourselves to. They provide a standard of measurement. In our society, reference groups are often large-scale groups like "men," "women," "doctors," "lawyers," etc. We often aspire to be like our reference group in some way and use them as a standard for evaluating our behaviors and decisions.

2. Peer Groups: These are the groups of people that we interact with on a regular basis. They are often our friends, family, and coworkers. Peer groups are important because they provide feedback and help us to understand how our behaviors and decisions are perceived by others. They can provide support, advice, and criticism, all of which are important for self-evaluation.

In addition to these, we may also use other groups or individuals for self-evaluation depending on our specific circumstances and experiences. For example, a student may use their classmates as a reference group when evaluating their academic performance. Similarly, an employee may use their supervisor or team as a reference group when evaluating their work performance.