Matthew is 15 and lives with family in an impoverished neigh…

Matthew is 15 and lives with family in an impoverished neighborhood. Like many teenage boys, Matthew wants to dress like and enjoy the rich lifestyle of the celebrities and musicians he sees online and on television. Dependent upon his family for clothing, he knows he will not be receiving designer clothing any time soon. When at the mall with his friends, he is encouraged to shoplift clothing from major retail stores. When Matthew questions whether this is right, one of his friends replies, “It’s ok. The store makes enough money, and they overcharge us all the time. They’re the criminals!” Matthew considers what his friend has said and take several clothing items that he never would have been able to afford. According to neutralization theory, which of the following techniques best explains Matthew’s current situation?