Which term is used to describe the loss of direction felt in a society when social control of individual behavior has become ineffective?

A. disobedience
B. neutralization
C. cultural transmission
D. anomie


Answer: D

Sociology

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a. increased b. decreased c. not changed but occurs at an earlier age d. given seniors less time to enjoy their later years

Sociology

As of December 2014, the ______ had exonerated 325 individuals.

A. Los Angeles Police Department B. Innocence Project C. Department of Homeland Security D. Federal Bureau of Investigation

Sociology

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A. corporate welfare B. the "trickle-down" policy C. government-corporate collusion D. welfare capitalism

Sociology

The most cited reason for disability in older people is:

A. declining vision. B. hearing loss. C. arthritis. D. osteoporosis.

Sociology