How do sociologists distinguish a group from a crowd?
a. A group doesn't necessarily share any common attribute.
b. A crowd doesn't necessarily feel a shared identity.
c. A group doesn't have ongoing social relations.
d. Members of a crowd don't interact with one another.
e. A group doesn't usually feel a sense of shared identity.
Answer: b. A crowd doesn't necessarily feel a shared identity.
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