When Anthony Worked as a Prison Counselor He Would Often

question 91

Multiple Choice

When Anthony worked as a prison counselor he would often ask property offenders why they committed the crime. The overwhelming response was, "I had to feed my family." How would Sykes and Matza classify this response?

• A) denial of responsibility
• B) appeal to higher loyalties
• C) condemnation of the condemners
• D) denial of injury

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