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Suicide by Emile Durkheim
Contributed by: Barry
  • 1. What is the primary focus of Durkheim's study in 'Suicide'?
A) The social factors influencing suicide rates
B) Religious beliefs about death
C) Economic conditions of the time
D) Psychological factors in individual cases
  • 2. How many types of suicide did Durkheim identify?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Five
D) Two
  • 3. Which type of suicide is characterized by a disconnection from social norms?
A) Fatalistic suicide
B) Anomic suicide
C) Altruistic suicide
D) Egoistic suicide
  • 4. What social factor is most associated with altruistic suicide?
A) Lack of social connection
B) Economic decline
C) Weak societal norms
D) Excessive integration into a group
  • 5. In which year was 'Suicide' published?
A) 1901
B) 1889
C) 1905
D) 1897
  • 6. What is egoistic suicide primarily linked to?
A) Economic prosperity
B) Excessive community involvement
C) High levels of regulation
D) Low social integration
  • 7. Which type of suicide did Durkheim believe was the result of excessive constraints?
A) Fatalistic suicide
B) Anomic suicide
C) Egoistic suicide
D) Altruistic suicide
  • 8. What role does religion play in Durkheim's thesis on suicide?
A) It has no effect on suicide rates
B) It influences social integration levels
C) It provides psychological comfort
D) It causes increased suicide rates
  • 9. In Durkheim's view, which societal change can lead to anomic suicide?
A) Increased community bonds
B) Stagnation of society
C) Rapid social change
D) Enhanced economic stability
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