For Durkheim, an example of an anomic condition that might lead to suicide is:
A)Economic dislocation, sudden dismissal from one's job
B)A Japanese samurai warrior who commits ritual seppuku
C)Eskimo abandonment of ill or elderly group members
D)Persons whose futures and passions are blocked or choked
E)All of these

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Anomic suicide occurs when there is a breakdown of social norms, such as during economic dislocation or sudden job loss, leading to feelings of disconnection and purposelessness.

For Durkheim, an Example of an Anomic Condition That Might