Ferdinand Tönnies's Term for the Type of Society He Referred

question 59

Multiple Choice

Ferdinand Tönnies's term for the type of society he referred to as the "intimate community" was ________. The term he used to describe the type of society characterized by "impersonal association" was ________.

• A)mechanical society; organic society
• B)Gesellschaft; Gemeinschaft
• C)organic society; mechanical society
• D)Gemeinschaft; Gesellschaft

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Definitions:

Initial State

Initial State refers to the beginning condition or situation from which a process, system, or problem-solving endeavor starts.

Ill-defined Problem

A problem that lacks a clear goal or solution path, making it difficult to solve through conventional methods.

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, hindering creativity and problem-solving.

Mental Set

A framework or mindset that shapes an individual's approach to problem-solving and can sometimes limit the exploration of alternative solutions.