Within which of the following types of social organization did Tönnies claim that the typical person pays only passing attention to the welfare of the community but mostly "looks out for number one"?

A. Gemeinschaft
B. Gesellschaft
C. mechanical solidarity
D. organic solidarity


Answer: B

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