Which description best defines a social group?

• A. A random assortment of unrelated individuals.
• B. A collection of people with a shared identity and regular interaction.
• C. A formal committee with assigned roles.
• D. A transient audience at a single event.

Answer: (B)

A social group is defined by regular interaction among members who share a sense of belonging or identity. This combination—feelings of belonging along with ongoing social contact—creates the cohesion and shared norms that characterize a group, beyond just people being in the same place or doing the same activity.

One option describes a random assortment of unrelated individuals, which lacks the sustained interaction and shared identity that bind a group. Another option envisions a formal committee with assigned roles; while there is interaction, the emphasis is more on structure and tasks than on a shared sense of belonging that persists outside specific duties. A transient audience at a single event lacks ongoing interaction and a sense of collective identity, so it does not meet the idea of a group. The description that fits best highlights both a common identity and regular interaction, capturing how members influence each other and act as a cohesive unit.