Jacob has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. He has felt 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 what type of suicide?

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Durkheim's theory identifies egoistic suicide as the type of suicide associated with feelings of isolation, loneliness, and lack of social integration. This is consistent with Jacob's feelings of alienation and belief that no one cares about him. Therefore, the best choice is D, egoistic suicide.

Jacob Has Been Diagnosed with Schizophrenia