Which Term Refers to a State of Normlessness That Is

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to a state of normlessness that is central to strain theory?

• A)anomie
• B)anxiety
• C)confusion
• D)disorder

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Definitions:

Categories

Mental groupings of people, objects, events, or ideas that share common characteristics, allowing the brain to organize information efficiently.

Attitudes

Psychological tendencies expressed by evaluating an entity with some degree of favor or disfavor, influenced by experiences, beliefs, and behaviors.

Feelings

Emotional states or reactions that are subjective and experienced internally, influenced by personal perceptions, thoughts, and experiences.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time, leading to tension and the motivation to reduce the dissonance by changing beliefs or behaviors.