Anomie, as Defined by Durkheim, Is Frequently Referred to as a State

question 96

Multiple Choice

Anomie, as defined by Durkheim, is frequently referred to as a state of

• A) extreme depression.
• B) excessive social integration.
• C) total detachment from society and societal forces.
• D) relative normlessness caused by the breakdown of social influences.

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Definitions:

Fitness

A state of physical well-being and ability, often associated with the capability to perform aspects of sports, occupations, and daily activities.

Directional Shift

A significant change in policy, attitude, trend, or preference that moves in a new, often distinctly different, direction.

Cladogenesis

An evolutionary process leading to the branching off of a new species from a parent species, resulting in biological diversity.

Anagenesis

Evolutionary change within a single lineage over time, leading to the emergence of new species.