When Caught, Shoplifters Try to Rationalize Their Behavior

question 22

Multiple Choice

When caught, shoplifters try to rationalize their behavior. Cromwell and Thurman found widespread use of which social process theory?

• A) neutralization theory
• B) social bond theory
• C) labeling theory
• D) differential enforcement theory

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