Gemeinschaft (community) and Gesellschaft (association) are the same type of society, according to Ferdinand Tonnies.

Ferdinand Tönnies distinguished Gemeinschaft, based on close personal ties and shared belonging, from Gesellschaft, based more on formal relationships and individual interests. They are different types of social organization, so the statement that they are the same is false. The correct choice is the false option.

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