A person who experiences major changes in his or her relationship to society may experience severe social role disorientation.According to Durkheim's theory of suicide, this person may be at risk of committing ________ suicide.

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Durkheim's theory of suicide identifies four types of suicide, one of which is anomic suicide. Anomic suicide occurs when there is a breakdown in social norms and values, leading to a sense of confusion and disorientation. Major changes in an individual's relationship to society can result in severe social role disorientation and therefore increase the risk of anomic suicide. The other types of suicide (egotistic, altruistic, and undifferentiated) are not directly related to social role disorientation.

A Person Who Experiences Major Changes in His or Her