Matching: Common Rationalizations
-A student notices that the majority of his or her classmates are cheating on a test and feels justified in cheating him or herself.
A) "If it's necessary, it is ethical."
B) "If it's legal and permissible, it's proper."
C) "I was just doing it for you."
D) "I'm just fighting fire with fire."
E) "It doesn't hurt anyone."
F) "It can't be wrong; everyone's doing it."
G) "It's O.K. if I don't gain personally."
H) "I've got it coming."
I) "I can still be objective."

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This rationalization, "It can't be wrong; everyone's doing it," directly aligns with the scenario where a student justifies cheating because many classmates are also cheating, suggesting a belief that widespread behavior validates the action.

Matching: Common Rationalizations -A Student Notices That the Majority of His or Her