academic-cheating
Illegitimate methods to gain unfair advantage in academic settings, such as falsifying credentials, using proxies for exams, or unauthorized use of cognitive enhancers.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Battle for Your Brain (2015)David Eagleman
This chapter explores the rising use of cognitive enhancers such as ADHD drugs, dietary supplements, brain-training games, and emerging neurotechnology to improve brain performance, especially among healthy individuals seeking competitive advantages. It discusses the ethical and legal implications of such enhancements, contrasting them with clear-cut cheating exemplified by the Operation Varsity Blues scandal. The chapter also highlights institutional responses, including academic policies that classify unauthorized use of cognitive enhancers as cheating.