The sense of aimlessness or despair that arises when social norms break down and social life is no longer predictable is called:
A.) strain
B.) labeling
C.) differential justice
D.) anomie
Answer: D.) anomie
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A. why people break rules B. the importance of attachment C. how institutions control people D. why people follow rules
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A) ?role set B) ?status set C) ?master status D) ?achieved status E) ?ascribed status
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