Which of the Following Statements About Lying and Cheating in High

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about lying and cheating in high school and college is accurate?

• A) Less than half of high school students thought it was important to display good character.
• B) The incidence of cheating is lower in college than in high school, though still very high.
• C) Most college students admit to wanting to cheat, though most do not.
• D) Over 90 percent of high school students admit to cheating in the last year.

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