As a Senior Serving as the Student Representative on the Ethics

question 36

Multiple Choice

As a senior serving as the student representative on the Ethics Advisory Board of your university, you strongly feel that cheating on college examinations is unethical. You have never cheated on any exam in your academic career. However, this semester your best friend was desperate for your help, and you allowed him to take a quick "peek" on your answer sheet. Since then, you feel uncomfortable every time you think of the situation. Which of the following concepts best explains your psychological discomfort?

• A)Job detachment
• B)Cognitive dissonance
• C)Emotional labor
• D)Emotional dissonance
• E)Affective detachment

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Definitions:

Intensity

The degree of strength, force, or concentration of a particular quality or phenomenon.

Wavelength

The distance between successive crests of a wave, especially points in a sound wave or electromagnetic wave.

Job Scope

The breadth and depth of a job.

Role Overload

A situation where an employee is expected to fulfill too many roles at once, potentially leading to stress and reduced job performance.