Question

1. organic solidarity arises from:

a. specialization of work and division of labor in modern societies
b. religious rituals
c. family traditions
d. farming communities
answer: _______

1. according to symbolic interactionism, what plays a key role in social interaction?

a. economic systems
b. traditions
c. natural laws
d. symbols and meanings
answer: _______

1. mechanical solidarity is based on:

a. individual goals
b. shared values and beliefs in traditional societies
c. legal systems
d. advanced technology
answer: _______

1. what is rationalization?

a. using emotions to make decisions
b. replacing traditional values with logic and efficiency
c. believing in superstitions
d. promoting old customs
answer: _______

Explanation:

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Organic solidarity (from Durkheim's theory) comes from the specialization of work and division of labor in modern, complex societies. Religious rituals, family traditions, and farming communities relate more to mechanical solidarity or traditional social bonds. So option A is correct.

Symbolic interactionism focuses on how symbols (like language, gestures) and the meanings people assign to them shape social interaction. Economic systems are more for structural theories, traditions for cultural approaches, and natural laws are not part of symbolic interactionism. Thus, D is correct.

Mechanical solidarity (Durkheim) is based on shared values, beliefs, and norms in traditional, homogeneous societies. Individual goals, legal systems, and advanced technology don't define it—those relate to organic or modern social forms. So B is correct.

Answer:

A. Specialization of work and division of labor in modern societies

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