According to sociologist Charles H. Cooley, a(n) __________ group is a larger, more specialized group in which the members engage in more impersonal, goal-oriented relationships for a limited period of time.

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According to Cooley's classification of groups, a secondary group is a larger, more specialized group in which the members engage in more impersonal, goal-oriented relationships for a limited period of time. Primary groups, on the other hand, are smaller and more personal, with long-lasting relationships based on mutual identity, affection, and familiarity. Formal and informal groups refer to the degree of organization and structure within a group, and are not necessarily related to the duration or goal-oriented nature of the relationships within the group.

According to Sociologist Charles H