When sylvia completes high school and starts applying for admission to various colleges, she keeps michigan state university at the top of her list. her reason being that her parents hold this institution in high regard. this scenario illustrates the influence of sylvia’s on her choice of college?

The answer is primary group. The primary group is being referred to a group, a small group in particular, where they share a close and personal relationship. A family is one of the example of this group and it is likely that Sylvia's parents is the reason as to why it affected her decision and priorities.