In a study about cheating,the researcher finds that students believe cheating is wrong,but they do it anyway.The most common justification was,"If the teacher doesn't catch it,then he must not mind.It's the teacher's job to stop us from cheating." This reasoning helps resolve

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The justification given by the students demonstrates cognitive dissonance, which is the psychological discomfort that arises from holding conflicting beliefs or values. In this case, students believe that cheating is wrong but justify doing it because they believe the teacher's inaction implies acceptance. This conflict between beliefs and actions creates cognitive dissonance.

In a Study About Cheating,the Researcher Finds That Students Believe