Why Did Cooley Refer to Some Groups as "Primary Groups

question 81

Multiple Choice

Why did Cooley refer to some groups as "primary groups"?

• A)They are among the first groups we experience in life.
• B)They include more members than secondary groups.
• C)They sometimes only exist for a short period of time.
• D)Their members often consider group membership as a means to a goal.

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Definitions:

Freudian Theory

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Psychodynamic Theories

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