Jacob has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.He feels alienated and isolated since his institutionalization.He also feels as though no one really cares about him.He has been contemplating suicide.Durkheim's theory would classify this thinking as ________ suicide.
A)negative
B)inhibited
C)altruistic
D)egoistic

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Durkheim's theory of suicide includes four types of suicides, one of which is egoistic suicide. This type of suicide occurs when an individual feels detached from society and lacks social connections and support. Jacob's feelings of alienation and isolation fit the description of egoistic suicide.

Jacob Has Been Diagnosed with Schizophrenia