Damion moved with his family to a new urban neighborhood. In his old neighborhood in the countryside, he used to greet people on the road while walking, whereas in his new neighborhood, this behavior is considered inappropriate. Damion is confused by this difference in social norms and is unsure of how to react. In this case, Damion is most likely to have experienced _____.

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Damion is experiencing anomie, which refers to the confusion that arises when social norms conflict or when an individual moves to a new social environment with different norms and expectations.

Damion Moved with His Family to a New Urban Neighborhood