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