According to Durkheim's discussion of suicide, anomic suicide refers to ______.

A. suicide caused by an individual experiencing disorder and turmoil and lacking clear norms and guidelines for social behavior
B. suicide caused by feeling little social bond to the group or society
C. suicide caused by such a strong bond and group obligation that the individual is willing to die for the group
D. suicide caused by depression due to downward mobility


Answer: A

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