A Survey of Hidden Variables Theories
F J Belinfante Oxford: Pergamon Press 1973 pp xix + 354 price £8 It is a well known consequence of quantum theory that, because of the uncertainty principle, it is impossible even in theory to predict exactly the observable outcome of any process on the atomic or subatomic scale; only the probabilities of various possible outcomes can be predicted. Although most physicists accept this state of affairs with equanimity there have always been those who regard it as unsatisfactory and who attempt to modify the theory so as to make it strictly deterministic, while retaining its many remarkable successes in accounting for observable phenomena.
COLLEGES HAVE been described as breeding grounds for low moral standards where cheating is rampant and examinations often degenerate into contests in which the slickest crook wins (1). If this is true, honor systems have little chance of success and educators must evaluate and improve their methods of teaching honesty. It is the purpose of this paper to report on an investigation of the at titudes of university students toward cheating. Since verbally stated at titudes are important determiners of behavior, it is believed that this study will add to existing information and increase our understanding of this phenomenon. The specific question for which answers were sought in the investiga tion are: