We are all everyday psychologists . . .

We are all everyday psychologists. Psychology, the study of human behavior, is something all we use every day of our lives whether we realize it or not. The aim of this blog is to gather and reflect upon web-wide information about human behavior to enhance understanding of ourselves and others.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Social Inequality and Academic Dishonesty

A study done by Queen's University examined the pattern of Google searches for academically dishonest activities like buying term papers or getting hints about how to cheat. Individuals in areas that had large income disparities in the population were more likely to show this behavior. Why is this so?

Study of the Day: Social Inequality May Foster Distrust, Cheating in School