In an effort to resist the label of “deviant,” most people will develop rationales to justify their deviant acts. Sykes and Matza refer to these rationales as ________.
A. ideologies
B. techniques of neutralization
C. strategies of justification
D. labeling
Answer:B
In an effort to resist the label of “deviant,” most people will develop rationales to justify their deviant acts. Sykes and Matza refer to these rationales as ________.
A. ideologies B. techniques of neutralization C. strategies of justification D. labeling