If a secondary group does not satisfy one's need for intimate association, which of the following is most likely to occur?

a. the individual will cease to exist.

b. the secondary group will break down into primary groups.

c. the secondary group will develop into an out-group.

d. the secondary group will develop into a reference group.

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Lindsey Bryant

26 August, 10:11

If a secondary group does not satisfy one's need for intimate association, which of the following is most likely to occur?

a. the individual will cease to exist.

b. the secondary group will break down into primary groups.

c. the secondary group will develop into an out-group.

d. the secondary group will develop into a reference group.

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Koen Galvan · Answer 1

If a secondary group does not satisfy one's need for intimate association, B. the secondary group will break down into primary groups.

In order to prevent this from happening and in order to ensure that the secondary group stays secondary, this group has to satisfy this need in order to remain complete.