A family is an example of which type of group identified by Charles Horton Cooley?
A) primary
B) secondary
C) small
D) large

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A family is an example of a primary group, which is a small group of people who have direct and personal relationships with one another characterized by mutual dependence, emotional attachments, and a strong sense of belonging. Primary groups are distinguished from secondary groups, which are larger and less personal, often formed for a specific purpose and characterized by more formal and impersonal relationships.

A Family Is an Example of Which Type of Group