John is caught cheating on a homework assignment. He suffers no consequences for doing so,even though cheating is in clear violation of school policy. Given what psychologists have learned about what happens when consequences of learners' behaviors are inconsistent with learners' expectations,which one of the following predictions can we make about John's future behavior?
A)He will cheat less frequently.
B)He will cheat as frequently as he has in the past.
C)He will cheat more frequently.
D)He will complain to his parents.

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When there are no consequences for cheating, John may perceive that he can continue the behavior without repercussions, leading to an increase in cheating.

John Is Caught Cheating on a Homework Assignment