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I don't understand what makes kids uniquely qualified to be more honest? It seems counter-intuitive.

cwan 17y ago
I suppose it's all relative which is what should make this frightening for most Chinese citizenry. This is a police exam - ie people who are being let out into the world to catch cheaters and those who break the law. What makes the fifth graders likely to be more honest is that they probably have a greater reputational incentive for catching cheaters than the previous examiners did (which is in itself a more frightening thought that examiners for a police exam would think that catching cheating is "embarrassing" and brush it under the table).
Retric 17y ago
adult supervisors were found to allow some cheating during police exams to prevent officers' embarrassment Vs. Kids who probably enjoyed getting adults in trouble.
- weaksauce 17y ago
  The problem with that is that most kids do not understand the gravity of most situations. If the kids are motivated by accolades or treats then they might throw in a few false positives for selfish reasons.
dejv 17y ago
At last, they have hands on experience in cheating during school exams :)
sili 17y ago
I would think they are less likely to empathize with a cheater and think that revealing him would cause him embarrassment or career. I have experienced that kids of that age are more likely to call out people's bs without really thinking of social consequences of that. PS. if this is an examp for high official jobs, I would think the adult supervisors might intentionally overlook some cheaters to get on their good side in the future when they get powerful posts.
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icefox 17y ago
There was a great bbc or nova episode that followed a number of children as they passed into adolescence. One of things they noted was how for a child there is no moral ambiguity. "Your wife is very sick, but you have no money. Your at a store and have the opportunity to steal some medicine, do you?" The children always said it was wrong and there was no justification for stealing. The 13 year old was very hesitant and unsure what to say. So for a 5th grader (11?) there is no emotion about it, the guy is cheating and will be reported on.

cwan 17y ago

I suppose it's all relative which is what should make this frightening for most Chinese citizenry. This is a police exam - ie people who are being let out into the world to catch cheaters and those who break the law. What makes the fifth graders likely to be more honest is that they probably have a greater reputational incentive for catching cheaters than the previous examiners did (which is in itself a more frightening thought that examiners for a police exam would think that catching cheating is "embarrassing" and brush it under the table).

Retric 17y ago

adult supervisors were found to allow some cheating during police exams to prevent officers' embarrassment Vs. Kids who probably enjoyed getting adults in trouble.

weaksauce 17y ago
The problem with that is that most kids do not understand the gravity of most situations. If the kids are motivated by accolades or treats then they might throw in a few false positives for selfish reasons.

dejv 17y ago

At last, they have hands on experience in cheating during school exams :)

sili 17y ago

I would think they are less likely to empathize with a cheater and think that revealing him would cause him embarrassment or career. I have experienced that kids of that age are more likely to call out people's bs without really thinking of social consequences of that. PS. if this is an examp for high official jobs, I would think the adult supervisors might intentionally overlook some cheaters to get on their good side in the future when they get powerful posts.

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icefox 17y ago

There was a great bbc or nova episode that followed a number of children as they passed into adolescence. One of things they noted was how for a child there is no moral ambiguity. "Your wife is very sick, but you have no money. Your at a store and have the opportunity to steal some medicine, do you?" The children always said it was wrong and there was no justification for stealing. The 13 year old was very hesitant and unsure what to say. So for a 5th grader (11?) there is no emotion about it, the guy is cheating and will be reported on.