Matching: Common Rationalizations
-This rationalization is based on the false assumption that deceit, lying, promise-breaking, and other similar actions are justified if they are the same sort engaged in by those you are dealing with.
A) "If it's necessary, it is ethical."
B) "If it's legal and permissible, it's proper."
C) "I was just doing it for you."
D) "I'm just fighting fire with fire."
E) "It doesn't hurt anyone."
F) "It can't be wrong; everyone's doing it."
G) "It's O.K. if I don't gain personally."
H) "I've got it coming."
I) "I can still be objective."

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This rationalization, "I'm just fighting fire with fire," implies that using the same dishonest or unethical methods as opponents or others is justified, which is based on the false assumption that such actions are acceptable if they are the same type engaged in by those one is dealing with.

Matching: Common Rationalizations -This Rationalization Is Based on the False Assumption That Deceit