1. Is There Ever an Excuse for Cheating in Exams?

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According to Dr. Donald McCabe and the International Center for Academic Integrity, 68% of students admit to written or test cheating. These numbers only include US students; however, they are shocking enough for us to take a moment and seriously think about them. However the outcome is, to deal with something, we need to look at the reasons behin So why do students cheat in exams? Let us take secondary grade students as an example. Every year, secondary grade students worldwide are exposed to unbelievable amounts of pressure due to education policies. In fact, many people have argued that being 16-17 years old, or even younger, is too early. It does not qualify for taking a life-altering decision about a career they will have five years later at least. That’s why some see cheating is a right of their own. They see that most worldwide educational systems are not right and it is their way of objecting. Despite understanding these reasons, cheating in exams remains unquestionably an unethical act in need of a resolution. But before we start looking for ways to resolve it, let's first take a look on the psychology behind it.

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