As a senior student representative on the ethics advisory board of your university,you feel strongly that cheating on college exams is unethical.You never cheated on any exam.However,this semester your best friend was desperate for your help,and you allowed him to take a quick "peek" at 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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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cognitive dissonance refers to the discomfort or psychological stress a person experiences when holding two or more contradictory beliefs or values. In this scenario, the individual knows that cheating is unethical but allowed their friend to cheat, creating a conflict between their beliefs and actions. This results in cognitive dissonance and the discomfort they feel whenever they think about the incident.

As a Senior Student Representative on the Ethics Advisory Board