In his study of the effect of size on group dynamics, Simmel found that
A) a dyad is basically an unstable social grouping.
B) a triad is an unstable social grouping, whereas dyads are relatively stable.
C) adding a third person to a dyad has no effect on the stability of the group.
D) the size of the group has no effect on interaction.

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Simmel found that adding a third person to a dyad creates a triad, which introduces a potential for instability due to the formation of coalitions and the possibility of one member being excluded. Dyads, on the other hand, are relatively stable because they rely on a strong bond between only two individuals. Furthermore, Simmel found that larger groups (beyond three) tend to become less intimate and more formal.

In His Study of the Effect of Size on Group