A Slippery Slope Argument Is Defined as an Argument That

question 43

Multiple Choice

A slippery slope argument is defined as an argument that attempts to:

• A)persuade another person without giving any real evidence at all
• B)defend an unpopular, immoral, or vulgar idea by showing that its acceptance by society is unavoidable
• C)prove something that cannot really be proven
• D)show that something is desirable for itself, and not for something beyond itself
• E)show that something ought to be avoided, since it will lead to a series of further consequences, with the final outcome being undesirable

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Definitions:

Alternatives

Options or choices available in any decision-making situation.

Reinforcement

The process of providing stimuli following responses that increase the frequency of the responses.

Behavior Frequency

The rate at which a specific behavior occurs over a designated period of time.

Anger And Resentment

Emotional states where anger involves strong feelings of displeasure, and resentment holds persistent bitterness against someone or something.