Questions: Which of the following is not one of the five neutralization techniques regarding rationalizing deviance? denial of a master status denial of injury denial of the victim denial of responsibility

The answer is A: denial of a master status.

Explanation for each option:

• Denial of a master status: This is not one of the five neutralization techniques. The concept of "master status" refers to a dominant social position that overshadows other statuses an individual holds. It is not related to the techniques used to rationalize deviance.

• Denial of injury: This is one of the five neutralization techniques. It involves the offender asserting that their actions did not cause any harm or damage, thereby minimizing the perceived severity of the deviant act.

• Denial of the victim: This is another neutralization technique. Here, the offender claims that the victim deserved whatever happened, thus justifying the deviant behavior.

• Denial of responsibility: This technique involves the offender claiming that they were not responsible for their actions due to external pressures or circumstances, thereby excusing their deviant behavior.

These techniques were identified by sociologists Gresham Sykes and David Matza as ways individuals justify or rationalize deviant behavior to themselves and others.