Durkheim explained that when all types of behavior are permitted and condoned,
a. society thrives and prospers because of its tolerance.
b. deviance becomes a major force for positive social change.
c. a state of normlessness or anomie exists that may foster moral panics and demoralization.
d. a strong sense of group and personal identity is fostered.
C
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a. Religious pluralism b. Creationism c. Assimilation d. Civil religion
Human societies are differentiated on the basis of
A mothers and fathers. B height and weight. C age and sex. D verbal and non-verbal responses. P
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a. repeatism b. anomie c. recidivism d. duplication e. replication
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a. Gemeinschaft b. Gesellschaft c. mechanical solidarity d. organic solidarity