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What is the main difference between primary and secondary groups?

• Primary group members are formed for specific purposes, while secondary group members are spontaneous

• Primary group members interact informally, while secondary group members follow role expectations

• Primary group members are exclusive, while secondary group members are open to everyone

• Primary group members have transactional relationships, while secondary group members have personal relationships

Which of the following is an example of a secondary group?

• Couple

• Family

• Co-workers/Officemates

• Church

What distinguishes a formal group from an informal group?

• Formal groups have personal relationships, while informal groups have transactional relationships

• Formal groups are exclusive, while informal groups are open to everyone

• Formal groups are formed for specific purposes, while informal groups are spontaneous

• Formal groups follow role expectations, while informal groups interact informally

Which of the following is an example of an informal group?

• Peer Group

• Professional Associations

• Religious Orders

• Student Organizations

What defines a closed group?

• Membership is based on quota

• Membership is based on qualifications

• Membership is exclusive to a selected number of persons

• Membership is open to everyone

What is the purpose of interest groups?

• To complete a task

• To protect and promote the trade interests of members

• To influence public views

• To form transactional relationships

Which of the following is an example of a pressure group?

• Art Clubs

• Militant Group

• Guilds

• Labor Unions

What characterizes an in-group according to William G. Summer?

• Considered odd and indifferent

• Perceived as outsiders

• Serves as a comparative basis for self-evaluation

• Sense of loyalty, camaraderie, and solidarity

What is the main difference between minority groups and reference groups?

• Minority groups are less dominant in size, while reference groups are exclusive

• Minority groups are formed for specific purposes, while reference groups are spontaneous

• Minority groups are less dominant in size, status, or influence, while reference groups serve as a comparative basis for self-evaluation

• Minority groups serve as a comparative basis for self-evaluation, while reference groups are considered outsiders

Which of the following is an example of a minority group?

• Ethnic Groups

• Socialites

• Goths

• Rockers