Damion moved with his family to a new neighborhood.In his old neighborhood, 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 a state of normlessness caused by a lack of clear social norms or conflicting norms in different social environments. Damion has learned one set of norms in his old neighborhood and is now experiencing disorientation and confusion in the face of different norms in his new neighborhood.

Damion Moved with His Family to a New Neighborhood