MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 123: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 123
3. A bureaucracy is a specific example of a(n):
- A. immediate network.
- B. primary group.
- C. organization.
- D. reference group.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
A bureaucracy is an example of an organization, specifically one with the goal of performing complex tasks as efficiently as possible. Immediate networks and primary groups, choices (A) and (B), are characterized by strong, intimate bonds, which are not commonly seen in bureaucracies. Reference groups, choice (D), are those to which we compare ourselves for various characteristics.