Cooley's concept of primary groups

A) refers only to the intimate groups of one's formative years.
B) has been elaborated to include a variety of intimate relations.
C) no longer has relevance within sociology.
D) has been replaced with the concept of secondary groups.

Primary Groups

are small, close-knit, and usually long-term social groups where members share direct, personal, and significant relationships, providing emotional and social support to each other.

Intimate Relations

Personal and deeply connected relationships between individuals, often characterized by affection, love, trust, and understanding.