Selena attends a large university and knows very few people in her classes. In her sociology class, however, she is required to work with a group of four other people on a term project. What kind of social group do Selena and her group project classmates make?
A) an out-group
B) a primary group
C) a secondary group
D) a reference group

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Selena and her group project classmates make a secondary group, which is characterized by more impersonal, temporary relationships that are goal-oriented or centered around a specific activity, such as a class project. Unlike primary groups, which involve close, personal, and enduring relationships, secondary groups are more focused on a specific purpose or task.

Selena Attends a Large University and Knows Very Few People