In discussing primary and secondary groups,the text points out that:
A)formal organizations are secondary groups and have no primary groups within them
B)all secondary groups are approximately the same size
C)there are no significant others in secondary groups
D)some of the people in a secondary group may eventually form a primary group

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The text notes that some of the people in a secondary group may eventually form a primary group. This means that people who initially only have a formal or instrumental relationship in a secondary group may develop deeper, emotional ties and form a primary group outside of that setting. Option A is incorrect because formal organizations may have primary groups within them, such as friendships that develop among coworkers. Option B is incorrect because the size of a secondary group can vary greatly. Option C is incorrect because significant others can exist in both primary and secondary groups, although the level of intimacy and importance may differ.

In Discussing Primary and Secondary Groups,the Text Points Out That