A Slippery Slope Fallacy

question 8

Multiple Choice

A slippery slope fallacy

• A) assumes that taking a first step will inevitably lead to other steps that cannot be prevented.
• B) introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion.
• C) assumes that because something is popular, it is therefore good, correct, or desirable.
• D) forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist.
• E) assumes that because two things are related in time, they are causally linked.

---

Definitions:

Unsatisfying Romantic Relationship

A condition in which emotional, physical, or intimate connections within a romantic partnership do not fulfill one or both partners' expectations or needs.

Fearful of Loneliness

An intense apprehension or anxiety about being alone or isolated.

Self-Determination Theory

The theory that we feel motivated to satisfy our needs for competence, autonomy, and relatedness.

Competence

The ability or skill to do something successfully or efficiently.