Answer:
<em>I believe this is a "true" or "false" statement.</em>
False
Explanation:
"Secondary group" is a type of social group where relationship of members are impersonal and temporary. Their relationship is also directed to a common goal. Contrary to this is the "Primary group." The Primary group is a type of social group where relationship of members are close, such as <em>personal </em>and<em> close relationship of friends.</em>
"Informal social control" is being exercised in a society through the <u>established social order.</u> This means that, it is not being exercised by laws or rules. This is an effective control for "primary groups" or small groups.
So, this means that it<u> is not operative within the secondary groups only</u> but <u>within the primary groups only (family, friends, neigborhood, etc.)</u> Using it in secondary groups will render the control useless because the large groups will just ignore it.
So, this explains the answer.