Narcissistic students don't mind cheating their way to the top
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 17:30
in Psychology & Sociology
College students who exhibit narcissistic tendencies are more likely than fellow students to cheat on exams and assignments, a new study shows. The results suggested that narcissists were motivated to cheat because their academic performance functions as an opportunity to show off to others, and they didn't feel particularly guilty about their actions.