Durkheim Argued That Societies Move from a State of _____

question 90

Multiple Choice

Durkheim argued that societies move from a state of _____, a cohesiveness based on the similarity among its members, to _____, a cohesiveness based on difference.

• A) gesellschaft ; gemeinschaft
• B) gemeinschaft ; gesellschaft
• C) mechanical solidarity; organic solidarity
• D) organic solidarity; mechanical solidarity

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Definitions:

Opportunity Costs

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision or choice.

Implicit Costs

Indirect, non-out-of-pocket expenses which represent the opportunity costs of using resources owned by the firm for its operations.

Accounting Profit

The difference between total revenue and explicit costs.

Economic Profit

The difference between total revenue and total costs, including explicit and implicit costs.