If an individual belongs to a group whose members are mostly anonymous to one another, then that group is almost certainly a:
A) triad.
B) secondary group.
C) primary group.
D) professional group.
E) social network.

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A secondary group is a larger, more impersonal group where individuals come together for a specific purpose or goal but may not have strong emotional ties or relationships with one another. In this group, the individuals are mostly anonymous to one another, indicating that it is a secondary group rather than a primary group, which would have close, personal relationships, or a professional group, which would have shared expertise or credentials. A triad is a group of three individuals, so this answer choice can be eliminated. A social network refers more broadly to a group of individuals connected by some form of social relationship, so it is not the best choice for this scenario.

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