An offender neutralizes his guilt over the robbery of a convenience store by claiming that the victim routinely cheated customers and deserved to be targeted.This is an example of which technique of neutralization?
A)Denial of the victim
B)Denial of responsibility
C)Appeal to higher loyalties
D)Denial of injury

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This is an example of "Denial of the victim," where the offender justifies their actions by claiming that the victim deserved what happened due to their own behavior or characteristics.

An Offender Neutralizes His Guilt Over the Robbery of a Convenience