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Anomie

Medical Definition:	A state of social disorganization and demoralization in society which is largely the result of disharmony between cultural goals and the means for attaining them. This may be reflected in the behavior of the individual in many ways - non-conformity, social withdrawal, deviant behavior, etc.
Guide Notes:	no qualif; "state of social disorganization & demoralization in society..."; sometimes called "anomia" but do not confuse with ANOMIA ("inability to name objects")
Also Called:	Social Disorganization
Previously Indexed:	Social Behavior Disorders (1969-1970),Social Problems (1968-1970)

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