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Theories 1700s to 1960s: Introduction to Exercise 8 - Neutralization (Sykes and Matza)
What You Will Learn

In this exercise you will learn about the five techniques of neutralization as discussed by David Matza and Gresham Sykes.
Key Terms


appeal to higher loyalties
condemnation of the condemners
denial of responsibility
denial of the victim
drift
techniques of neutralization
Click on a term for the definition.
What You Will Do

Read the text and answer the questions that follow by clicking on the correct choice. If you choose the wrong answer, try again. If you click on the wrong choice, the Answer box at the bottom of the choices will tell you why your answer is wrong.
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