Marilyn has worked at the RCMP office for 23 years as an exhibits clerk. She has seen most of the police officers over the years as they come in to sign out their exhibits for court. What type of social group do Marilyn and these officers form?
A) an out-group
B) a primary group
C) a secondary group
D) a reference group

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Marilyn and the police officers form a secondary group, which is characterized by more impersonal and goal-oriented relationships, such as those between coworkers who interact primarily in a professional context.

Marilyn Has Worked at the RCMP Office for 23 Years