Cyberbullying: Definition, Effects, and Prevention
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What is cyberbullying?

  • Using technology to help someone
  • Spreading rumors or gossip online
  • The use of technology to harass, intimidate, or bully someone (correct)
  • Posting embarrassing or hurtful photos or videos
  • What is a psychological effect of cyberbullying?

  • Increased stress (correct)
  • Decreased stress
  • Increased self-esteem
  • Feeling happy and content
  • What is a social effect of cyberbullying?

  • Being popular online
  • Having many online friends
  • Feeling like an outcast or outsider (correct)
  • Forming and maintaining relationships easily
  • What can parents do to prevent cyberbullying?

    <p>Monitoring online activities and setting rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a technical solution to prevent cyberbullying?

    <p>Using blocking or filtering software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an individual action to prevent cyberbullying?

    <p>Being kind and respectful online</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an educational program to prevent cyberbullying?

    <p>Teaching empathy and digital citizenship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an effect of cyberbullying on academics?

    <p>Decreased academic performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of indirect attacks?

    <p>Spreading rumors or gossip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of cyberbullying that can affect a person's daily life?

    <p>Difficulty forming relationships and social withdrawal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a physical effect of cyberbullying?

    <p>Sleep disturbances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of education and awareness in preventing cyberbullying?

    <p>To teach children and adults how to report incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cyberbullying involves monitoring someone's online activities?

    <p>Cyberstalking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of cyberbullying that can affect a person's reputation?

    <p>Social consequences, such as damage to reputation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definition of Cyberbullying

    • Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, intimidate, or bully someone.
    • It can take many forms, including:
      • Sending mean or threatening emails, texts, or messages
      • Spreading rumors or gossip online
      • Posting embarrassing or hurtful photos or videos
      • Excluding someone from online conversations or activities

    Effects of Cyberbullying

    • Emotional effects:
      • Anxiety
      • Depression
      • Low self-esteem
      • Feeling isolated or alone
    • Psychological effects:
      • Increased stress
      • Difficulty sleeping
      • Loss of appetite
    • Social effects:
      • Difficulty forming and maintaining relationships
      • Feeling like an outcast or outsider
    • Academic effects:
      • Decreased academic performance
      • Absenteeism or truancy

    Prevention of Cyberbullying

    • Parental involvement:
      • Monitoring online activities
      • Setting rules and consequences
      • Encouraging open communication
    • Educational programs:
      • Teaching empathy and digital citizenship
      • Promoting positive online behaviors
      • Encouraging reporting of cyberbullying incidents
    • Technical solutions:
      • Using blocking or filtering software
      • Implementing online reporting systems
      • Creating safe online environments
    • Individual actions:
      • Being kind and respectful online
      • Not engaging with or responding to cyberbullying
      • Reporting incidents to authorities or online platforms

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    Test your knowledge on the definition, effects, and prevention strategies of cyberbullying. Learn how to identify and prevent online harassment, and promote a safe online environment. Explore the emotional, psychological, social, and academic effects of cyberbullying and how to take action against it.

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