EDUCATION UGC NET
EDUCATIONAL SOCIOLOGY
Question
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A boy-scout-troupe
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Columbia university
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A mother and her child
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A spontaneous play group
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Detailed explanation-1: -According to Cooley, primary groups play the most critical role in our lives. The primary group is usually fairly small and is made up of individuals who generally engage face-to-face in long-term emotional ways. This group serves emotional needs: expressive functions rather than pragmatic ones.
Detailed explanation-2: -A primary group is a group in which one exchanges implicit items, such as love, caring, concern, support, etc. Examples of these would be family groups, love relationships, crisis support groups, and church groups.
Detailed explanation-3: -The best example of a primary group is the family.
Detailed explanation-4: -Primary groups are small clusters of people whose members share intimate and personal relationships, often serving as a support and comfort to those involved. They play a significant role in an individual’s development. Family, friends, and love relationships are prime examples of this type of group.