High School Placement Test (HSPT) Practice Test

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Which term refers to a state of being honest and trustworthy?

Integrity
Fraud
Deception
Contrition

The correct answer is: Integrity

The term that refers to a state of being honest and trustworthy is integrity. Integrity embodies the adherence to moral and ethical principles, demonstrating a commitment to truthfulness and fairness in one’s actions and decisions. When someone is described as having integrity, it indicates that they can be relied upon to be honest and that their beliefs and values guide their behavior consistently, even when it might be challenging or inconvenient to do so. In contrast, fraud and deception involve misleading or blowing falsehoods, which directly contradict the concept of integrity. Contrition, while it signifies a feeling of remorse or regret for wrongdoing, does not inherently relate to the ongoing state of being honest and trustworthy. Thus, integrity is the only term that encompasses the qualities of honesty and reliability in character.