Question

marco and his classmates are anxious about the upcoming chemistry test. the material that will be on the test is difficult, and everyone is worried they will fail. marco’s friend suggests they cheat on the test, but marco does not want to risk getting in trouble. which actions would be effective solutions for marco to deal with the situation? check all that apply.

☐ yell at his friend for putting his academic future at risk.

☐ politely refuse to cheat and start studying more.

☐ start a study group to prepare for the exam and build confidence.

☐ go along with the cheating to avoid hurt feelings.

☐ identify the act of cheating as wrong and too risky.

Explanation:

• Yelling at the friend is not effective as it may create conflict and doesn't solve the study issue.
• Politely refusing to cheat and studying more addresses the ethical concern and the need to prepare, so it's effective.
• Starting a study group helps in learning and building confidence, which is a good solution.
• Going along with cheating is unethical and risky, so it's not effective.
• Identifying cheating as wrong and risky helps in making the right ethical choice and focusing on proper preparation.

Answer:

• B. Politely refuse to cheat and start studying more.
• C. Start a study group to prepare for the exam and build confidence.
• E. Identify the act of cheating as wrong and too risky.