Even though Joey suffered-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. 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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Altruistic punishment refers to the behavior where individuals punish others for violating social norms or rules, even at a cost to themselves. Joey's action of reporting the cheating, despite the personal risk of further teasing, is an example of enforcing social norms for the greater good, which aligns with the concept of altruistic punishment.

Even Though Joey Suffered-His Peers at School Teased Him for Months-He