Steve is nearing the finish line of the marathon he is running. He notices an opponent speeding towards him from behind. Steve realizes that he is unable to match the pace of the opponent and will likely lose the race. Rather than finish the race in second, he decides to intentionally keep the opponent from winning, knowing that he will be disqualified for doing so. Which type of social behaviour is Steve demonstrating?

Steve is nearing the finish line of the marathon he is running. He notices an opponent speeding towards him from behind. Steve realizes that he is unable to match the pace of the opponent and will likely lose the race. Rather than finish the race in second, he decides to intentionally keep the opponent from winning, knowing that he will be disqualified for doing so. Which type of social behaviour is Steve demonstrating?

Steve is nearing the finish line of the marathon he is running. He notices an opponent speeding towards him from behind. Steve realizes that he is unable to match the pace of the opponent and will likely lose the race. Rather than finish the race in second, he decides to intentionally keep the opponent from winning, knowing that he will be disqualified for doing so. Which type of social behaviour is Steve demonstrating?




A) Selfishness
B) Altruism
C) Spite
D) Cooperation



Anaswer: C