Which of the Following Statements About Students' Academic Cheating Is

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about students' academic cheating is FALSE?

• A) Students usually blame others for their own cheating.
• B) Students involved in fraternities and sororities cheat more than others.
• C) When using objective measures (rather than self-report), there are few gender differences in cheating.
• D) Even though students believe they will be punished severely if they get caught, they still risk cheating.

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involving several areas near the edge of the cortex concerned with instinct and mood. It controls the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebrum and structures related to it, responsible for complex cognitive, sensory, and motor functions.

Cerebral Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, involved in high-level functions such as sensory perception, cognition, and motor control.

Occipital Lobe

The portion of the cerebral cortex located at the back of the brain, responsible for processing visual information.