Alienation is the feeling of disconnection and dissatisfaction with one's work or social environment. It occurs when work does not provide a sense of identity and meaning for the worker, leading to a feeling of estrangement from the self and society. The other options may also contribute to alienation but are not the primary cause.

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Alienation Occurs

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Alienation occurs

A) when work does not satisfy the human needs for identity and meaning.
B) when work provides money insufficient to live.
C) when work isolates the worker from his or her family.
D) when one social class exploits other classes.
E) when workers' rewards are less than their productivity.

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