What best characterizes a secondary group?

• A. A small, close-knit network with enduring relationships.
• B. A formal, impersonal group focused on specific tasks.
• C. A group you feel intense personal loyalty toward.
• D. A group you consider your own family.

Answer: (B)

Secondary groups are larger, more formal and impersonal, and centered on achieving a specific goal or task. Interactions are instrumental, with relationships based on roles and objectives rather than personal closeness, and they tend to be weaker and more temporary. This description lines up with a formal, impersonal group focused on specific tasks. In contrast, primary groups involve deep, enduring emotional bonds and loyalty—like family or close friends—which is not characteristic of secondary groups.