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:

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique where a patient speaks freely to reveal unconscious thoughts and feelings.

Repressed Memories

Memories that have been unconsciously blocked due to being associated with a high level of stress or trauma, but can sometimes resurface.

Projection

A defense mechanism by which an individual ascribes their own unwanted emotions, traits, or impulses onto someone else.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously replaces unacceptable thoughts or feelings with their opposites.