Mark often steals items from Walmart and sells them for cash on the street.He argues that his actions are not wrong because he depends on the money to pay for his friends' basic necessities.Which of the following techniques is Mark using to support his actions?
A)Denial of responsibility
B)Appeal to higher loyalties
C)Denial of injury
D)Denial of victim

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Mark is using the technique of appeal to higher loyalties by arguing that he is stealing to provide for his friends' basic necessities, which he sees as a higher priority than obeying the law or Walmart's property rights.

Mark Often Steals Items from Walmart and Sells Them for Cash