Emile Durkheim defined mechanical solidarity as individuals doing similar types of jobs. Organic solidarity differs in that these societies ______.
A. have individuals that remain largely independent from one another
B. have individuals that are interdependent on one another
C. are comprised of members that have similar beliefs
D. are comprised of members that complete the same tasks
Answer: B
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a. true b. false
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