Any student earning below 150 points will be receive an F . Extra credit can be earned by participating in approved Psychology Department research studies. This can be a very enlightening experience that allows you to see what psychological research is like from both the vantage point of investigator and participant. These opportunities will be explained in detail separately. Academic Honesty Cheating and plagiarism on any exam or paper can result in a failing grade for the course, a notice will be sent to the Dean's office, and expulsion from the University of Arizona can result.
Plagiarism is defined as any case where one person tries to take credit for the work of another.
This includes copying another class member's work, another student's work, or placing verbatim in your paper the words of a published work. Cheating also includes copying someone else's exam answers. I understand the pressure that students are under. Although these reasons may make cheating tempting, there are pro-active alternatives. If you are worried about your performance, please consult me as early as possible, before it is too late.