In their study of groups of different sizes, sociologists have found that
a. primary groups are a major influence and an important source of social control
b. primary groups often take on the characteristics of secondary groups.
c. primary groups are less important today as our society has become more secondary group-oriented.
d. secondary groups tend to be most significant in the emotional lives of people.
a
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