The sociologist who first defined the differences between primary and secondary groups is ____________ .
A) Charles H. Cooley
B) George H. Mead
C) C. Wright Mills
D) Talcott Parsons

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Charles H. Cooley was the sociologist who first defined the differences between primary and secondary groups in his work "Social Organization: A Study of the Larger Mind" (1909). George H. Mead is known for his work on symbolic interactionism, C. Wright Mills for his contributions to the field of sociology through his critical perspective and analysis of power structures, and Talcott Parsons for his work on social systems and functionalism.

The Sociologist Who First Defined the Differences Between Primary and Secondary