When Durkheim Argued That Beliefs Are Primarily Social, He Meant

question 24

Multiple Choice

When Durkheim argued that beliefs are primarily social, he meant that

• A) each generation must create its beliefs on its own, apart from the influence of previous generations
• B) individuals have tremendous power in changing ideology
• C) what we believe is shaped by the groups to which we belong
• D) most of the time, most people resist believing what they are taught; they must be coerced into it

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Definitions:

Moralizing

The act of expressing or teaching moral values, often involving making judgments about what is right or wrong behavior and imposing these standards on others.

Punishment

A consequence applied with the intention of reducing or eliminating an unwanted behavior, often employed in legal and educational contexts.

Deontological Theory

An ethical theory that emphasizes duty, rules, and the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions, regardless of the consequences.

Values

Core beliefs or standards of behavior that guide decisions and actions, reflecting what is important to an individual or organization.