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

question 157

Multiple Choice

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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Definitions:

Starvation

A severe deficiency in caloric energy, nutrient, and vitamin intake, leading to extreme weight loss and potentially death if not addressed.

Suicide

Intentionally triggering one's own demise.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restriction of food intake and weight loss.

Anorexia

A psychological disorder characterized by an irrational fear of weight gain, leading to severe restriction of food intake and excessive weight loss.