A condition of normlessness and separation from legitimate modes of behavior is termed:
A) trauma
B) anomie
C) alienation
D) anomaly

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Anomie refers to a social condition where individuals experience a sense of disconnection from social norms and values, resulting in a state of normlessness and confusion about legitimate ways to behave. It was first introduced by sociologist Émile Durkheim to describe the breakdown of traditional norms in modern societies.

A Condition of Normlessness and Separation from Legitimate Modes of Behavior