Interpersonal Values Questionnaire
The Exam Dilemma. © Miles Bore, PQA, 2003
Situation
Peter and Jenny have known each other from childhood. Although from different families, they have always attended the same school and have lived next door to each other all their lives. They are as close as brother and sister. They are now in their final year of school.
In a Mathematics exam, Peter happens to glance at Jenny who is sitting some three desks away and sees her take a sheet of paper from her coat pocket. Peter continues to stare and cannot believe what he is seeing - Jenny is cheating.
Some time after the exam, a teacher approaches Peter and says, "Jenny is in a lot of trouble. She has been accused of cheating, but I am certain she would not do that. You were sitting near her in the exam. Would you come with me to see the School Principal now and say that you saw no evidence of her cheating?"
What is your opinion? How do you feel about each of the following statements?
Question 1: Close friends should always look after each other
- Strongly Agree
- Agree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
Question 2: Cheating is always wrong
- Strongly Agree
- Agree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
Question 3: It is important to get the best marks you can, whatever it takes
- Strongly Agree
- Agree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
Question 4: Some things are greater than friendships
- Strongly Agree
- Agree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
Question 5: A good friend is always forgiving
- Strongly Agree
- Agree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
Question 6: The truth must always be told regardless of who might get hurt
- Strongly Agree
- Agree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree