<Dt> In - group </Dt> <Dd> It is a social group toward which a member feels respect and loyalty . </Dd> <Dd> It is a group that an individual identifies in positive direction . If a person is part of the in - group then they are collectively part of an inner circle of friends . An inner circle may contain sub-groups within the inner circle including the apex (best friends), core (very close friends), outer rim, etc . This group provides a support structure and being exclusive offers protection from anyone in an Out - group (see below .) </Dd> <Dt> Out - group </Dt>

What is the definition of social identity apex