Primary groups provide for an individual’s _____ needs; secondary groups provide for an individual’s _____ needs.

A. expressive; instrumental
B. instrumental; psychological
C. instrumental; expressive
D. socioemotional; expressive


Answer: A

Sociology

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A. Intersection theory B. Conflict theory C. Functionalism D. Symbolic interactionism

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Whites, especially men who work for an employer without interruption for childbearing, are more likely than Blacks and Hispanics to receive pensions from employers.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology