Which of the Following Best Summarizes Emile Durkheim's View of the Social

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes Emile Durkheim's view of the social world?

• A) Society works because there is a collective understanding of behaviors.
• B) Society is shaped by the competing interests of workers and capitalists.
• C) Religion is the basis of social bonds.
• D) Societies' shared values and goals allow for cultural growth.

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Definitions:

Superego

In Freudian psychoanalytic theory, this part of the personality is responsible for moral standards and ideals, often contrasting with the id.

Freud

An Austrian neurologist named Sigmund Freud established the practice of psychoanalysis, which is a technique for treating mental illnesses by facilitating dialogue between a psychoanalyst and a patient.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals or the ego to cope with reality and to maintain self-image by reducing anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Repression

A psychological process in which traumatic memories are buried in the unconscious.