What Kind of Group Consists of Group Members Who Share

question 37

Multiple Choice

What kind of group consists of group members who share information and advice,provide support to one another,and have common interests,but never meet in person?

• A) a reference group
• B) a social network
• C) a secondary group
• D) a virtual community

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Definitions:

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