I need to summarize this article : http://www.nationalpost.com/news/Emotions+play+strong+role+cheating+study+finds/4336023/story.html
In this article, experiments proved that emotions are one of several factors why students cheat on quizzes, tests, or even exams. At the University of Toronto, 67 students were split into three groups. Amongst these groups, students were hooked onto machines that would test the level of sweat on their palms, their breathing, and heart rate. The first group were told that they were going to write a math test, however, there was a twist. A simple spacebar could reveal all the answers to this test- a golden opportunity for students. The second group, were put into a slightly different situation. A moral dilemma was explained and it was up to them whether to cheat or not. Although not specifically explained what the dilemma was, a moral dilemma is a dilemma, based on personal beliefs; morals. Finally, the third group were assigned the math test; with no influence of the “space-bar,” or moral dilemma.
The results were predictable. The majority of people who were affected by moral beliefs chose not to cheat or only on one question. Contrary, students who were asked to predict themselves claimed they were more likely to cheat. In the article, the predicator group said that they would cheat on 5 out of 15 questions. In other words, one third of the test. “Their physiological responses were also higher than the dilemma group.” This quote defines that moral beliefs drives people to the right direction effectively. The first and third group mentioned earlier, would be more tempted to cheat showed through sweaty palms, increase heartbeat rate, and quickened breath. Fear tends to be the predominant emotion. In a cheating scenario, there are definitely risks and if caught, a severe consequence would be placed. This motivates the person to refrain from academic dishonesty. Likewise, emotions could play the other way around also.
Whether it’s personal, or moral, emotions nevertheless play an important role in the human mind. Strong will power is dependant. The first step is to understand ourselves, and then apply what we’ve been told. Then, what was told could be applied to our daily lives, and in this case, cheating is an offense.
1.Can cheating be measured? The article states that the moral dilemma group chose not to cheat or only on one question. Those who did cheat on a question still cheated. Do they stand equally wrong as those who cheated a third? Why or why not?
2.How else could emotion affect us?
3. Throughout your career as a student, have you ever cheated? For example a quiz, or a homework assignment? If not, what makes your will power so strong?
4.Do your family, friends or relatives value moral beliefs? How does it influence you?
5.
As you can see, I am still missing a question. It must be open minded, meaning not yes/no questions. Is there anything I need to change on my summary? I feel that a lot of portion of it is directly off the article. Need help Asap!
In this article, experiments proved that emotions are one of several factors why students cheat on quizzes, tests, or even exams. At the University of Toronto, 67 students were split into three groups. Amongst these groups, students were hooked onto machines that would test the level of sweat on their palms, their breathing, and heart rate. The first group were told that they were going to write a math test, however, there was a twist. A simple spacebar could reveal all the answers to this test- a golden opportunity for students. The second group, were put into a slightly different situation. A moral dilemma was explained and it was up to them whether to cheat or not. Although not specifically explained what the dilemma was, a moral dilemma is a dilemma, based on personal beliefs; morals. Finally, the third group were assigned the math test; with no influence of the “space-bar,” or moral dilemma.
The results were predictable. The majority of people who were affected by moral beliefs chose not to cheat or only on one question. Contrary, students who were asked to predict themselves claimed they were more likely to cheat. In the article, the predicator group said that they would cheat on 5 out of 15 questions. In other words, one third of the test. “Their physiological responses were also higher than the dilemma group.” This quote defines that moral beliefs drives people to the right direction effectively. The first and third group mentioned earlier, would be more tempted to cheat showed through sweaty palms, increase heartbeat rate, and quickened breath. Fear tends to be the predominant emotion. In a cheating scenario, there are definitely risks and if caught, a severe consequence would be placed. This motivates the person to refrain from academic dishonesty. Likewise, emotions could play the other way around also.
Whether it’s personal, or moral, emotions nevertheless play an important role in the human mind. Strong will power is dependant. The first step is to understand ourselves, and then apply what we’ve been told. Then, what was told could be applied to our daily lives, and in this case, cheating is an offense.
1.Can cheating be measured? The article states that the moral dilemma group chose not to cheat or only on one question. Those who did cheat on a question still cheated. Do they stand equally wrong as those who cheated a third? Why or why not?
2.How else could emotion affect us?
3. Throughout your career as a student, have you ever cheated? For example a quiz, or a homework assignment? If not, what makes your will power so strong?
4.Do your family, friends or relatives value moral beliefs? How does it influence you?
5.
As you can see, I am still missing a question. It must be open minded, meaning not yes/no questions. Is there anything I need to change on my summary? I feel that a lot of portion of it is directly off the article. Need help Asap!