Tom, Dick, and Harry are three teens from the Columbus, Ohio, area. Using the following information, answer the following questions. The three boys got in trouble for skipping school and for possession of stolen goods. They told their parents that they didn't want to steal the items, but their friends were doing it and they felt they needed to support their friends. This would most likely be explained by which subcomponent of techniques of neutralization?

A. Appeal to higher loyalty
B. Denial of victim
C. Denial of responsibility
D. Condemnation of the condemners


Answer: A

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