A group of juveniles who attend a district school commit an act of vandalism against a neighboring school district, explaining that it was necessary to defend their own mascot. This is an example of ______.
A) denial of responsibility
B) denial of harm
C) condemning the condemners
D) appeal to a higher authority

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The juveniles justify their vandalism by claiming it was necessary to defend their mascot, which is an appeal to a higher authority or cause.

A Group of Juveniles Who Attend a District School Commit