Most likely responsible for the exceedingly high rate of delinquency, what distinctive feature in American society has been allowed to develop to an extraordinary degree, according to Messner and Rosenfeld?
A)Negative affective state
B)Anomic conditions
C)Subterranean values
D)Lack of social bond

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Messner and Rosenfeld argue that anomic conditions, which are states of normlessness or a breakdown in the social fabric, are most responsible for the high rates of delinquency in American society. This is due to the extreme emphasis on success goals over legitimate means to achieve them, leading to strain and anomie.

Most Likely Responsible for the Exceedingly High Rate of Delinquency