Steven included on his résumé the job title "Vice President of Reprographics." A reference check uncovered that he was actually a copy machine operator at Kinko's. Into what ethical trap did he fall?
A)Self-deception trap
B)Rationalization trap
C)False necessity trap
D)Doctrine-of-relative filth trap

Question

Steven included on his résumé the job title "Vice President of Reprographics." A reference check uncovered that he was actually a copy machine operator at Kinko's. Into what ethical trap did he fall? 
A)Self-deception trap 
B)Rationalization trap 
C)False necessity trap 
D)Doctrine-of-relative filth trap

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Steven fell into the self-deception trap by inflating his job title to make it seem more prestigious than it actually was, deceiving himself into believing this was acceptable.

Steven Included on His Résumé the Job Title "Vice President