According to Sykes and Matza's early work an alternative means of understanding delinquency is to view it as:

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Sykes and Matza's theory of delinquency suggests that delinquency is not a fundamental part of individuals' lives, but rather an unusual and temporary state of affairs. They argue that individuals who engage in delinquent behavior often do not see themselves as fundamentally bad people, but rather as individuals who have temporarily deviated from societal norms. According to Sykes and Matza, these individuals may use techniques of neutralization to justify their actions and minimize feelings of guilt. Therefore, the best choice is B.

According to Sykes and Matza's Early Work an Alternative Means