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.