List and Describe the Five Techniques of Neutralization Identified by Sykes

question 14

Essay

List and describe the five techniques of neutralization identified by Sykes and Matza. Give an example of a situation in which you, someone you know, or someone you read about or heard about on the news used at least one of these rationalizations. Indicate which technique was used and the purpose it served. Why are techniques of neutralization so commonly used by individuals who engage in deviant behavior?

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Definitions:

Marginal Costs

The hike in total expenditure resulting from the production of an incremental unit of a product or service.

Marginal Benefits

The incremental enjoyment or usefulness received from consuming or manufacturing another unit of a commodity or service.

Public Good

Products or services accessible to all people within society at no expense, made possible by the government or by private groups or individuals, not for the purpose of financial gain.

Bike Paths

Designated routes or tracks exclusively for bicycles, providing a safe space for cyclists away from motor vehicle traffic.