Editing Group dynamics (section)

====Primary groups====
Primary groups are characterized by relatively small, long-lasting groups of individuals who share personally meaningful relationships. Since the members of these groups often interact face-to-face, they know each other very well and are unified. Individuals that are a part of primary groups consider the group to be an important part of their lives. Consequently, members strongly identify with their group, even without regular meetings.<ref name=":2" /> Cooley<ref name="Charles Scribner's Sons">{{cite book|last1=Cooley|first1=Charles|title=social organization: a study of the larger mind|date=1909|publisher=Charles Scribner's Sons|location=New York}}</ref> believed that primary groups were essential for integrating individuals into their society since this is often their first experience with a group. For example, individuals are born into a primary group, their family, which creates a foundation for them to base their future relationships. Individuals can be born into a primary group; however, primary groups can also form when individuals interact for extended periods of time in meaningful ways.<ref name=":2" /> Examples of primary groups include family, close friends, and gangs.