General Bullying
Types of Bullying
True/False
Facts
Miscellaneous
100
Bullying is okay if it is funny.
Yes, No, or sometimes
NO!
100
What is it called to use technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person?
Cyberbullying
100
You can spot bullies because they are large and aggressive.
False - bullies can be very subtle in their forms of intimidation and social isolation. They may just bully on the internet and you will never know their size
100
What is a bystander?
Someone who laughs, looks away, chooses not to be involved with the bully
100
Bullying Myth or Fact:
"If I tell someone, it will make it worse."
Myth. Research shows that bullying will stop when adults in authority AND peers get involved.
200
Who is affected by a person who bullies?
Everyone
200
Leaving others out on purpose is an example of what type of bullying?
Social/emotional
200
Bullying is just a part of growing up. The effects of bullying on victims are short and minor.
False
200
What is cyber bullying?
bullying behavior that happens through texts, e-mail, social sites, etc. Any type of electronic technology.
200
If you are a bystander of bullying, what should you do?
Tell an adult, intervene, tell the bully to stop, ignore the bully and focus on the person being bullied, invite the person being bullied to join you, etc.
300
Name 5 different bullying behaviors.
pushing, kicking, teasing, isolation, name calling, etc.
300
What are the four main types of bullying?
Physical, emotional, verbal, cyberbullying
300
Bullying is not a serious problem for the bullies; they eventually grow out of this behavior.
False – Studies have established a strong correlation between bullying other students during the school years and experiencing legal or criminal troubles with violence as adults.
300
Name 3 feelings that a target of bullying may feel.
depressed, helpless, angry, ashamed, lonely, humiliated, scared, inferior, embarrassed, isolated, sad
300
Name 2 reasons why kids may bully.
Fit in, jealous, think they are better than the other person, not comfortable being themselves
400
When you ________ you are trying to get someone into trouble. When you _______ you are trying to get someone out of trouble.
tattling/ratting
telling / reporting
400
What type of bullying is the fastest growing type of bullying?
cyber
400
The most common kind of bullying in elementary schools is physical bullying.
False. Verbal bullying is the most common type of bullying in elementary schools.
400
Multiple Choice.
Kids who bully tend to:
a.) go unnoticed
b.) get into trouble
c.) be good students
d.) be teachers pets
a.) is the correct answer. Kids who bully know how to go undetected by parents and school staff. Bullying typically happens without any adult awareness, whether it be online bullying or bullying on the playground.
400
What are 3 of the 6 key points that help to define the word bullying?
Bullying is being (1)mean to others, (2)on purpose, (3)to hurt them or their feelings. Bullying behavior is (4)intended to hurt, (5)is repeated, involved (6)unequal power and control.
500
Name one way to protect yourself from cyberbullying.
don't share your password, choose your password carefully, don't respond to the bully, save all of the evidence
500
Studies show that girls are most likely to use ____ while boys tend to use ______ as their main form of bullying.
verbal or social / physical
500
Most bullying occurs in high school because older students are more confident and willing to pick on others.
False – Some studies indicate that bullying is most prevalent during the elementary school years, while other studies indicate that it increases and peaks during the middle school years
500
Someone called you a name and pushed you down. Is this person a bully?
No. It must happen repeatedly for it to be considered bullying.
500
How many states have anti-bullying laws and/or policies?
All 50!