Answer:
ethical issue
Explanation:
Ethical issues are problems that arise out of the need to settle a moral conflict, or a need to meet moral standards of society. Patrick seems to be going against this moral standard as he has chosen to plagiarism an author's work and lie about it(claim the work as his own). His friend who may be one that keeps to moral standards could show that he's disturbed by Patrick's decision and would therefore be displaying an ethical behavior.
