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What is cyberbullying ?
What is cyberbullying ?
Which of the following is an example of cyberbullying?
Which of the following is an example of cyberbullying?
What is a main result of cyberbullying mentioned in the text?
What is a main result of cyberbullying mentioned in the text?
What should a person do if they are cyberbullied?
What should a person do if they are cyberbullied?
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When is online joking considered cyberbullying?
When is online joking considered cyberbullying?
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Which of the following is a common aspect of cyberbullying?
Which of the following is a common aspect of cyberbullying?
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Who can help someone experiencing cyberbullying?
Who can help someone experiencing cyberbullying?
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What is the difference between cyberbullying and traditional bullying?
What is the difference between cyberbullying and traditional bullying?
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What is one way to respond to cyberbullying on social media?
What is one way to respond to cyberbullying on social media?
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How can a person understand that joking online can be cyberbullying?
How can a person understand that joking online can be cyberbullying?
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Have you or a friend every experienced bullying?
Have you or a friend every experienced bullying?
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Study Notes
Cyberbullying
- Cyberbullying uses digital technologies to bully others.
- It occurs on social media, messaging apps, gaming platforms, and mobile phones.
- Repeated actions aim to scare, anger, or shame victims.
- Examples include spreading lies, posting embarrassing content, sending hurtful messages, or impersonating others.
- Cyberbullying and in-person bullying can overlap.
- A digital record of cyberbullying provides evidence.
Recognizing Cyberbullying
- Joking among friends can be difficult to discern from bullying, especially online.
- If you feel hurt or others laugh at you, not with you, the behavior may be harmful.
- Persistent upsetting behavior after asking it to stop could be cyberbullying.
- Online bullying can involve strangers.
- Text messages, social media pictures, and videos can be particularly harmful to adolescents.
Responding to Cyberbullying
- Seek support from trusted adults (parents, family, teachers).
- School counselors or coaches are helpful resources (online or in person).
- If uncomfortable talking to someone you know, use a country-specific helpline.
- On social media platforms, block the bully and report their behavior formally.
- Social media companies have responsibility for user safety.
- Evidence (text messages, screenshots) can aid reporting.
- Reporting bullying is crucial to stop it and show the behavior is unacceptable.
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Description
This quiz explores the critical issues surrounding cyberbullying, including its definition, recognition, and effective responses. Understand how digital interactions can lead to harmful behaviors and learn to identify and address them appropriately. Equip yourself with knowledge to foster a safer online environment.