Explanation:

Sure, here’s how you should think about it:

- Family as a primary group:

This is a classic sociological idea. Families are small, close-knit groups where relationships are intimate, personal, and lasting. So, yes, tick this box.

- Family as an association:

Not usually, because associations are typically organized for specific purposes with formal structure—think clubs or companies. A family is more organic and not organized around a single goal, so this doesn’t quite fit.

- Family as an institution:

Definitely, yes. Family is considered a universal social institution, with well-established norms and functions—raising kids, emotional support, social status.

- Family as an informal group:

Also yes. Family relationships are informal—you don’t need to sign a contract to be someone’s parent, child, or sibling. The rules are unwritten but powerful.

Now, let’s check the options:

- 1,2,3: Skips informal group.

- 1,3,4: Gets rid of association, which makes sense.

- 1,3,4: Best matches reality.

- 1,2,3,4: Tries to include association, which isn’t really accurate.

The right answer is:

Option 3, 1,3,4