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Gemeinschaft refers to close-knit and long-lasting groups while Gesellschaft refers to mostly impersonal, business-like relationships.
Gemeinschaft refers to associations in which self-interest is the primary justification for membership while Gesellschaft refers to individuals bound together by common norms.
Gemeinschaft refers to impersonal, business-like relationships while Gesellschaft refers to individuals bound together by common norms.
Gemeinschaft refers to individuals bound together by common norms while Gesellschaft refers to associations in which self-interest is the primary justification for membership. (correct)

In-groups are groups used as a reference for a particular category, while reference groups are the people included in the group. (correct)
In-groups are the people included in the group, while reference groups are the outcasts not included in the group.
In-groups and reference groups are the same thing.
In-groups are the outcasts not included in the group, while reference groups are groups used as a reference for a particular category.

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A characteristic of a group is a sense of common identity and shared goals among its members.

Gemeinschaft refers to a close-knit community or group based on shared values, traditions, and emotions.
Gesellschaft is a larger, more impersonal group or society based on rationality, bureaucracy, and self-interest.
Gemeinschaft is often associated with rural communities, while Gesellschaft is associated with urban societies.

In-groups are groups that an individual is a part of and identifies with.
Reference groups are groups that an individual compares themselves to, but may not necessarily be a part of.
In-groups provide a sense of belonging and identity, while reference groups influence an individual's attitudes, values, and behavior.