Question

Carlos, a student of psychology, included the data and findings of the renowned thinker, Erik Erikson, in his research. But he failed to paraphrase the data or cite and credit the actual author. The board of reviewers rejected Carlos's research paper on account of _____.
a. Perjury
b. Extortion
c. Plagiarism
d. Manslaughter

Answer 1

The correct answer is Plagiarism.

Answer 2

Answer:

c. Plagiarism

Explanation:

In research, the term plagiarism refers to taking some other person's work (or ideas) and writing them as if they were one's own ideas. In other words, it's taking the ideas of someone else and making them look as if they were one's own.

In this example, Carlos included the data and findings of Erikson but he neither paraphrased the data or cite and credit the author. Therefore, it seemed in his words as if it was actually his words instead of Erik Erikson ones. Therefore, the board of reviewers can consider this as an act of plagiarism.