Sykes and Matza suggest that we use ______ so that we can engage in deviant behavior, even when we know it is wrong.
A) internalized norms
B) differential reinforcement
C) differential association
D) techniques of neutralization

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Techniques of neutralization are rationalizations or justifications individuals use to excuse or justify their deviant behavior, allowing them to engage in such behavior without feeling a sense of personal guilt or responsibility. Sykes and Matza identified these techniques as ways people neutralize their adherence to societal norms to engage in deviance.

Sykes and Matza Suggest That We Use ______ So That