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According to Durkheim, what are the three main types of social facts?

  • Mechanical, organic, and dynamic
  • Material, non-material, and collective (correct)
  • Normative, cultural, and structural
  • Individual, collective, and societal

According to Durkheim, what is the difference between mechanical and organic solidarity?

  • Mechanical solidarity is based on similarities and shared values, while organic solidarity is based on interdependence and specialization (correct)
  • Mechanical solidarity is based on individualism, while organic solidarity is based on collectivism
  • Mechanical solidarity is characteristic of modern societies, while organic solidarity is characteristic of primitive societies
  • Mechanical solidarity is based on interdependence and specialization, while organic solidarity is based on similarities and shared values

According to Durkheim, what does the term 'collective conscience' refer to?

  • Shared beliefs, values, and norms that exist within a society (correct)
  • The individual's personal beliefs and values
  • The social norms and laws enforced by the government
  • The cultural diversity within a society

According to Durkheim, what does the concept of 'division of labor' refer to?

<p>The specialization of tasks and roles in society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Durkheim, what are the four types of suicide?

<p>Egoistic, altruistic, anomic, and fatalistic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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