Dimitri enjoys being with the others on his intramural basketball team. They play well together, have an outstanding record, and sometimes go out as a group to celebrate their wins. Sitting in his sociology class, Dimitri muses over whether the team is a primary or a secondary group. What should Dimitri keep in mind when making the distinction?

A. Secondary groups are less intimate than primary groups.
B. Primary groups are larger in membership than secondary groups.
C. Primary groups are less long lasting than secondary groups.
D. Secondary groups include only family members.


Answer: A

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