A nurse recognizes that individuals typically belong to several different groups simultaneously. A group that a person voluntarily joins because of common interests with the other members is:
A) A formal group
B) A secondary group
C) A primary group
D) An informal group
Ans: D
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Informal groups provide much of a person's education and contribute greatly to his or her values. In informal groups, such as friendships or hobby groups, members do not depend on one another.
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