Why Is Plagiarism a Violation of Ethics

question 59

Multiple Choice

Why is plagiarism a violation of ethics?

• A)It violates an APA standard.
• B)It violates a Belmont principle.
• C)It is akin to lying.
• D)It makes psychology researchers look bad.

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Definitions:

Welfare

Welfare denotes governmental support aimed at ensuring the basic physical and material well-being of people, particularly those in need.

Complete Knowledge

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Marginal

Relating to the change or difference resulting from a slight incremental increase or decrease in a variable's level.

Economic Variable

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