Damion moved with his family to a new urban neighborhood. In his old neighborhood in the countryside, he used to greet people on the road while walking, whereas in his new neighborhood, this behavior is considered inappropriate. Damion is confused by this difference in social norms and is unsure of how to react. In this case, Damion is most likely to have experienced _____.?
A) ?sanctioning
B) ?anomie
C) ?deviance
D) ?obedience
E) ?strain
Ans: B) ?anomie
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a. the decrease of morality in modern societies. b. a changing definition of the situation. c. the way science continues to inform people of facts previously unknown. d. the view of conflict theorists.
The racial group with a poverty rate that is twice the White poverty rate is ________ American
a. African b. Native c. Asian d. Hispanic
To the pluralist, real power in a democratic society is found in
a. each individual. b. democratically elected officials. c. various competing organizations. d. the most educated.
Sociologists make observations about social problems
a. using common sense assumptions. b. do not allow other sociologists to review their work. c. discourage other scientists from repeating the study. d. state the methods of their research.