"In American society, crime is high, because the inability of large numbers of people to reach the goal of success causes norms to lose their power to regulate or control people's behaviors. People feel free to do whatever they want to reach their goals." What theoretical concept best describes this situation?
A) Anomie.
B) Social learning.
C) General strain.
D) Conformity.
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