Personality predicts cheating more than academic struggles, study shows

Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - 16:14 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 new research. These problematic students cheat because they feel entitled and disregard morality, the study found.

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