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.' The technique of ___________, involves negating the right of others to pass judgment. Offenders may reject the people who have authority over them, such as judges, parents, and police officers, who are viewed as being just as corrupt and thus not worthy of respect.

A) claim of relative acceptability
B) claim of entitlement
C) claim of normality
D) condemnation of the condemners