Descartes' rule of change, that if an action cannot be taken repeatedly, it is not right to take at all, is also known as:
A)the slippery-slope rule.
B)the lemming rule.
C)high-failure cost rule.
D)the utilitarian principle.

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The slippery-slope rule emphasizes the notion that if an action is prohibited or frowned upon initially, there is a strong possibility that it may lead to further negative outcomes down the road. Similarly, Descartes' rule of change encourages individuals to evaluate the potential consequences of their actions before engaging in them. Thus, the best choice in this scenario is option A, the slippery-slope rule.

Descartes' Rule of Change, That If an Action Cannot Be