Christopher attends a large university and knows very few people in his classes.In his sociology class,however,he was required to meet weekly with a group of three other people to work on a term project.For the remaining three years of their studies,they kept meeting weekly at the local pub to discuss classes and life at university.What type of social group do Christopher and the others make?
A) a primary group
B) a secondary group
C) a reference group
D) an interest group

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Christopher and the others have developed a close, personal relationship through their weekly meetings, which is characteristic of a primary group. This is different from a secondary group, which is typically more goal-oriented and less personal, and an interest group, which is focused on a specific shared interest rather than personal relationships. A reference group is a group that individuals use as a standard for evaluating themselves and their own behavior, which is not applicable in this scenario.

Christopher Attends a Large University and Knows Very Few People