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Which action is considered a form of physical bullying?
Which action is considered a form of physical bullying?
- Forcing someone to share personal items
- Kicking someone during recess (correct)
- Teasing someone about their appearance
- Spreading false rumors about a friend
What is an example of verbal bullying?
What is an example of verbal bullying?
- Inviting someone to a social gathering
- Telling someone they are not liked (correct)
- Helping a friend improve their grades
- Discussing a challenging homework assignment
How might a bullied student’s academic performance be affected?
How might a bullied student’s academic performance be affected?
- They will likely become a class leader
- They may experience a decline in grades (correct)
- They may excel and earn honors
- They might engage more in class discussions
Which of the following is a common sign that someone is a bullying victim?
Which of the following is a common sign that someone is a bullying victim?
What is one way to support a victim of bullying if they are reluctant to talk?
What is one way to support a victim of bullying if they are reluctant to talk?
What is the primary reason bullying is usually repeated?
What is the primary reason bullying is usually repeated?
Which type of bullying is more likely to be exhibited by girls?
Which type of bullying is more likely to be exhibited by girls?
How does cyberbullying typically manifest?
How does cyberbullying typically manifest?
What common characteristic is shared by both types of bullies mentioned?
What common characteristic is shared by both types of bullies mentioned?
Which form of bullying involves the use of technology?
Which form of bullying involves the use of technology?
What motivates the popular type of bully?
What motivates the popular type of bully?
What is a notable challenge in identifying cyberbullying?
What is a notable challenge in identifying cyberbullying?
Which type of bullying is described as being discreet and often verbal?
Which type of bullying is described as being discreet and often verbal?
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Study Notes
Bullying Definition
- Bullying is unwanted aggressive behavior, usually recurrent, that makes the target uncomfortable
- Common reasons for bullying include weight, gender, and disability
- Two typical bully types exist: the popular bully who uses bullying to maintain social status and the less popular bully who may struggle with self-esteem issues
- Both types are easily frustrated or aggressive and may have issues at home, problems with authority, and view violence positively
Bullying Categories
- Direct Bullying: obvious physical or verbal aggression, more common in boys
- Indirect Bullying: more discreet and primarily verbal, often involves rumors, more common in girls
- Cyberbullying: bullying through digital devices such as phones, tablets, or computers, often coupled with other forms and difficult to monitor
Bullying Actions
- Physical Bullying: hitting, kicking, threats of physical violence
- Verbal Bullying: name-calling, derogatory comments, teasing, insults, spreading rumors
- Relationship Bullying: a bully taking advantage of a relationship to force the victim to do things they don't want to do
Detecting Bullying
- Signs of bullying include unexplained injuries, missing or damaged personal items, changes in eating habits, declining grades, sudden changes in friendships, avoiding social situations, and self-destructive behavior
Helping Victims of Bullying
- Start by discussing the bullying; victims may be embarrassed and uncomfortable talking about it
- Help the victim block the bully on social networking sites, phone numbers, and email accounts
- Help the victim find support groups for bullied students, either in person or online
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