After being kicked out of school, Tom and Dick decide to vandalize the property of the teacher who turned them. The boys were heard saying "had it coming," and deserved the actions based on what he had done to them. According to Techniques of Neutralization theory, which of the subcomponents of the theory best fits this example?

A. Denial of victim
B. Denial of responsibility
C. Denial of injury
D. Appeal to higher loyalties


Answer: A

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