CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Groups

Which is a good example of a primary group to which a person might belong? Choose all that apply.

  1. Marine Corp unit
  2. Family
  3. Neighborhood
  4. None of the above
Explanation

Answers: A and B - A Marine Corp unit and a family are both good examples of primary groups. Primary groups are based upon long-term relationships and frequent face-to-face interactions. A neighborhood is a secondary group, where interactions are usually infrequent because group members are mere acquaintances or do not know one another.

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