What motivates academic dishonesty in students? A reinforcement sensitivity theory explanation

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Authors

Alison M. Bacon · University of Plymouth

Natasha Williams · University of Plymouth

Philip J. Corr · City, University of London

Abstract

The findings suggest that motivational personality traits defined within RST can explain variance in the likelihood of engaging in dishonest academic behaviours.

Topics & Keywords

Academic integrity and plagiarism Deception detection and forensic psychology Ethics in Business and Education

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Decent work and economic growth

Publication Details

Published in: British Journal of Educational Psychology

Volume 90, Issue 1, pp. 152-166

DOI: 10.1111/bjep.12269

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