Even though Joey suffered because of it-his peers at school teased him for months-he filed a report with the principal's office when he heard that two of the popular kids at school had cheated on a big exam. Joey filed the report for everyone's good. Social psychologists would say that in reporting the students, Joey engaged in ____.
A) the commons dilemma
B) altruistic punishment
C) self-censorship
D) the risky shift

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Joey engaged in altruistic punishment, which refers to the act of punishing others for their behavior even if it comes at a personal cost. Joey suffered teasing from his peers but chose to report the cheaters for the greater good of the community.

Even Though Joey Suffered Because of It-His Peers at School