Questions: Incrementalism is the slippery slope that often causes people to slide unintentionally into bad behavior. It starts with small things that lead to even more unethical actions.
- slippery slope
- frontier
- rationalization
- external pressure
Transcript text: Incrementalism is the $\qquad$ that often causes people to slide unintentionally into bad behavior. It starts with small things that lead to even more unethical actions.
slippery slope
frontier
rationalization
external pressure
Solution
Answer
The answer is slippery slope.
Explanation
Option 1: Slippery slope
The term "slippery slope" refers to a process where a relatively small first step leads to a chain of related events culminating in a significant (usually negative) effect. In the context of incrementalism, it describes how small, seemingly harmless actions can gradually lead to more significant unethical behavior.
Option 2: Frontier
"Frontier" typically refers to a boundary or a border, especially one that is being explored or expanded. It does not fit the context of incrementalism leading to unethical behavior.
Option 3: Rationalization
"Rationalization" involves justifying or explaining behavior or decisions in a way that makes them seem more acceptable. While it can be related to unethical behavior, it does not describe the process of incrementalism itself.
Option 4: External pressure
"External pressure" refers to influences from outside sources that can affect behavior or decisions. While it can contribute to unethical actions, it does not describe the gradual process of incrementalism.