Personality predicts cheating more than academic struggles, study shows
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - 14:14
in Psychology & Sociology
Students who cheat in high school and college are highly likely to fit the profile for subclinical psychopathy - a personality disorder defined by erratic lifestyle, manipulation, callousness and antisocial tendencies, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. These problematic students cheat because they feel entitled and disregard morality, the study found.