by Romeo Vitelli, Ph.D. 2013

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "Is There a Cheater's High?" by Romeo Vitelli, Ph.D..

In this article, Romeo Vitelli, Ph.D., examines people like Frank Abagnale, the con artist, to determine whether or not the act of cheating—and getting away with it—can be a positive motivator.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Morality as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"Why do people do bad things?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this psychology article at home:
    • What was "Is There a Cheater's High?" about?
    • What did you learn about Morality?
  • Watch Catch Me If You Can' in 10 minutes at home with your child.