Ryan joins a community service group for a month. The group, which consists of 10 people, visits various refugee camps and teaches underprivileged children. However, at the end of the month, Ryan neither goes to these refugee camps nor meets with any of the group members. In this case, Ryan's group is an example of a(n) _____.

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Ryan's group is an example of a secondary group, which is characterized by impersonal, formal, and business-like relationships, often with a specific goal or activity in mind, such as community service. The lack of personal interaction and emotional depth in Ryan's involvement indicates a secondary rather than a primary group relationship.

Ryan Joins a Community Service Group for a Month