Durkheim called a suicide type in which the person felt estranged and alienated from society a ________ suicide.

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Durkheim called a suicide type in which the person felt estranged and alienated from society a ________ suicide.​

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Durkheim identified four types of suicide, one of which is egoistic suicide. This type of suicide occurs when an individual feels isolated, detached or disconnected from society, and lacks social integration. These feelings of estrangement and alienation can lead to a sense of purposelessness and feelings of despair, ultimately resulting in suicide. Mental deficiency (B) refers to a condition of persistent or severe intellectual or cognitive impairment, which may or may not be related to suicide. Kari-kari (C) is a term of Polynesian origin used to describe a form of suicide by jumping from a high place. Chaos (D) refers to a state of confusion, disorder, or turmoil, and is not directly related to suicide.

Durkheim Called a Suicide Type in Which the Person Felt