Attributing a bad grade to their own lack of ability, those with a fixed mindset said that they would study less in the future, try never to take that subject again and consider cheating on future tests.

Recent statistics suggest 30％ or more of college students cheat.

If I don't cheat I can't compete with those who do") Cheating also has a destructive impact on teachers

Excuses can get very elaborate: "I know I'm look at another's exam, even though I'm supposed to keep my eyes on my own paper, but that's not cheating because I'm just checking my answers, not copying.

Cheating undermines confidence and independence: the cheater is a fraud, and knows that without dishonesty, he/she would have failed

Cheating destroys self-respect and integrity, leaving the cheater ashamed, guilty and afraid of getting caught.

Cheating Hurts Other, Too Cheaters often feel invisible, as if their actions "don't count" and don't really hurt anyone

Cheating can spread like a disease.

If a class is graded on a curve, cheating hurts others' grades

Even if there is no curve, cheating "poisons" the classroom, and others may feel pressured to join in.

Finally, cheating can hurt the reputation of the university and harm those who worked hard for their degree

Why Integrity Marten If cheating becomes the norm, then we are in big trouble

Worst of all, a cheater who doesn't get caught the first time usually cheats again, not only because he/she is farther behind, but also because it seems "easier.

Hardworking students being accused of cheating.

Other studies have shown that saddling employees with unrealistic goals can compel them to lie, cheat or steal.