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What is cyberbullying?
What is cyberbullying?
Harassing, threatening, or hurting a single person or group of people using technology.
Which of the following is NOT a type of cyberbullying?
Which of the following is NOT a type of cyberbullying?
Cyberstalking involves using technology to repeatedly harass someone.
Cyberstalking involves using technology to repeatedly harass someone.
True
What is 'fraping'?
What is 'fraping'?
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What should a victim do if they encounter cyberbullying?
What should a victim do if they encounter cyberbullying?
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What does the term 'bystander' refer to in cyberbullying?
What does the term 'bystander' refer to in cyberbullying?
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Cyberbullying can include the posting of __________ comments online.
Cyberbullying can include the posting of __________ comments online.
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Study Notes
Overview of Cyber Bullying
- Cyberbullying is the use of electronic means to harass, threaten, or harm individuals or groups.
- It manifests in various online platforms, including social media, emails, and chat rooms.
Types of Cyberbullying
- Impersonation: Creating fake accounts to imitate the victim; involves actions like "fraping" (hacking into someone's account).
- Cyberstalking: Repeated harassment and intimidation via technology.
- Flaming: Posting offensive comments on social media or through direct communication.
- Outing: Publicly sharing someone's private information, such as photos or messages, to embarrass them.
- Harassment: Constantly sending abusive or threatening messages, whether in public or private.
- Exclusion: Creating groups or events that purposely exclude someone from participation.
- Trolling: Deliberately provoking responses with inflammatory remarks online.
- Trickery: Disclosing someone else's private information deceitfully.
- Catfishing: Pretending to be someone else online, often adopting the victim's identity.
- Denigration: Spreading rumors and gossip about someone online.
Examples of Cyberbullying
- Teasing or making fun of individuals online.
- Spreading false rumors to damage reputations.
- Sending persistent unwanted messages.
- Engaging in defamation, which harms someone's character.
Coping with Cyberbullying
- Not Responding: Ignoring the bully to avoid escalating the situation.
- Talking to a Trusted Person: Seeking support from a reliable individual.
- Taking Snapshots: Capturing evidence of cyberbullying incidents, such as screenshots of posts or messages.
- Restoring Self-Respect: Rebuilding self-esteem affected by bullying without making hasty decisions.
- Reporting and Blocking: Understanding how to report incidents and block offenders on various platforms.
- Avoiding Self-Blame: Recognizing that bullying is not the victim's fault and avoiding feelings of guilt.
Bystanders vs. Upstanders
- Bystanders: Witnesses to the bullying who do not intervene.
- Upstanders: Individuals who take action to support the victim and confront the bullying behavior.
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Test your knowledge on cyberbullying and its impacts. This quiz covers the definitions, forms, and consequences of cyber harassment through electronic means. Learn how technology can be used for both harm and to promote positive communication.
