Cyberbullying
True or False?
Cyberbullying only occurs when someone sends a threatening or mean message to another person on Instagram
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False.
True or False?
Kicking, hitting ,name calling, pushing, and slapping are all forms of physical bullying…
False.
Name calling is not physical.
True or False?
Verbal Bullying is just calling someone names.
False.
Verbal bullying is name calling, making threats, mocking, and inappropriate comments.
True or False?
Emotional bullying can be just as damaging as physical bullying.
True.
Everyone has their own perspective of what effects them the most.
What do you think causes someone to choose to be a bully?
True or False?
About 60% of victims of cyber bullying do NOT report the abuse to parents, teachers, or a trusted adult.
True.
Studies show the majority of victims of bullying do not report it due to fear of retaliation or embarrassment.
True or False?
For a situation to be considered physical bullying one person has to put their hands on another person.
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False.
Throwing objects at someone, breaking their personal belongings,taking things from them.
True or False
Verbal bullying is the most common type of bullying among middle school students.
True.
67% of reported bullying are cases of verbal abuse.
Emotional Bullying is
A. Ignoring or excluding someone
B. Spreading rumors
C. Being controlling or manipulative
D. All the above
All the above.
Name all 4 types of bullying and give a brief definition for each one
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Verbal
Physical
Emotional
Cyber
If you see someone is victim of cyberbullying on Instagram, Snapchat, or TikTok what are two things you should do?
Report it to a trusted adult, not engage with it, check on the person who is being bullied.
What is the main reason that victims of physical bullying do NOT report it to a trusted adult?
They do not report it in fear of retaliation and embarrassment.
What is the term used for when someone is spreading rumors about someone else or telling other people their personal business?
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Gossiping
You want to be friends with the new student. Your best friend says if you become friends with the new student then they will not keep being your friend. Is this emotional bullying?
Yes.
This is emotional bullying.
Manipulation is a form of bullying.
If a student is experiencing bullying to the point where they want to harm themselves, what is the number for the helpline?
988
Name 3 side effects that someone who is a victim of cyberbullying might experience..
Low self esteem
Depression
Anxiety
Loneliness
Anger
Self harm
Imagine that you have a friend who is hitting, kicking, or putting their hands on other people but they have never done it to you. Do you think that you are just as responsible for others being bullied as they are? Why or not?
Yes.
A person who stands by and allows someone to get hurt by others is just as guilty as the person who is actually doing the bullying.
You and your friends often make jokes about each other but not to anyone else. Is this considered bullying or teasing?
Teasing. Teasing is when there is a mutual understanding that the jokes are harmless and exchanged between friends in a playful manner.
Giving someone dirty looks, spreading rumors, embarrassing someone,and posting pictures of someone all count as emotional bullying
Daily Double!
False.
If someone gives you a dirty look or makes a rude comment about you is that considered bullying?
No. Bullying is intentionally AND repeatedly causing harm or discomfort to someone.
How many states is cyberbullying illegal in?
All 50.
Grace's Law
Maryland's anti-bullying law that prohibits the use of electronic media to cause emotional distress or fear of serious injury to a minor. The law was named after Grace McComas, a 15-year-old who died by suicide in 2012 after being bullied online.
True or False?
For a situation to be considered physical bullying the bully has to repeatedly harm or target the victim?
True.
Bullying is a repeated pattern where one person uses physical action to intimidate their victim.
A person who watches bullying happen or hears about it and does nothing to stop the bullying is called a ?....
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Bystander.
True or False?
Emotional bullying is the least harmful out of all the types of bullying
False
Name 4 trusted staff members in the building that you can go to for support when being bullied
Teacher
Principal/ Assistant Principal
Counselor
Social worker
Psychologist
Coach