If a Secondary Group Does Not Satisfy One's Need for Intimate

question 19

Multiple Choice

If a secondary group does not satisfy one's need for intimate association, which of the following is most likely to occur?

• A) The individual will cease to exist.
• B) The secondary group will break down into primary groups.
• C) The secondary group will develop into an out-group.
• D) The secondary group will develop into a reference group.

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or effect exists between specified populations or variables.

Population Proportion

The fraction or percentage of a population that shares a particular characteristic or attribute.

Sample Proportion

The proportion or percentage of the sample that has a particular characteristic, often used to estimate the true population proportion.

Independent Samples

Two or more groups of data that are collected from populations that do not overlap, ensuring that the samples do not influence each other.