Sykes and Matza Classified Excuses and Justifications That Provide a Moral

Multiple Choice

Sykes and Matza classified excuses and justifications that provide a moral release into multiple types, which they called 'techniques of neutralization.' In the technique of ___________, the extent of harm caused is minimized or negated. Offenders may deny that anyone or anything was harmed by their action.

A) denial of responsibility
B) denial of injury
C) denial of victim
D) denial of negative intent