Your classmate, who is also a good friend, tells you this morning that she didn't have time to study for the anatomy and physiology test because her daughter was sick all night
She sits next to you in class and asks you to position your answer sheet so that she can copy your answers. You reply that you are very sorry, but that you do not feel it would be appropriate behavior to do so. You suggest that your friend talk to the instructor to see if she can take the test at a later time. Your actions exhibit:
1.
ethical behavior.
2.
unethical behavior.
3.
abuse of power.
4.
deontology.
ANS: 1
This is an example of ethical behavior. Even though your classmate may not be happy with your response, it is the correct action. It is very likely that when the instructor learns of the problem, the instructor would delay the test for this student. If you had allowed her to see your paper, you share in the act of cheating with your classmate. Cheating is never ethical behavior. Also, students must adjust their lives so they have time for study.
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