Academic dishonesty occupies a prominent spot in the minds of students and educators at both the secondary and collegiate levels. Is such widespread media coverage justified or is much attention being given to a relatively minor problem? What motivates students to cheat? What are their attitudes toward cheating? Are students concerned about punishments? Psychologists are interested in the prevalence, determinants, and prevention of this behavior.

	Prevalence
	Genesis
	Who Cheats?
	Techniques
	Why Cheat?
	The Changing View of Education and Cheating
	Penalties and Deterrents
	Outlook for the Future