Cyber-bullying
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What is Cyber-bullying?
Cyber-bullying is the use of cell phones or the Internet to make someone feel bad or unsafe.
100
Nearly one-third of American teens are involved in bullying. True or False
True: In a recent survey, 13% admit to bullying, 11% admit to being bullied, and 6% have been bullied and also bully others.
100
When does most bullying typically takes place?
During school hours while children are in unstructured activities (e.g. recess, in the hallway or bathroom etc.)
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Why don't children tell?
Children give a variety of reasons for not telling an adult about bullying, ranging from being afraid of what the bullies might do if they found out, to feelings of failure because they could not deal with the bully themselves.
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What should children and teens do if someone tries to bully them?
Using their awareness to notice a problem situation and move out of reach. Telling someone to stop. Asking to join the game or conversation in a friendly, confident way. Leaving and finding someone else to play with. Interrupting busy adults and being persistent in asking for help with a safety problem. Make sure that children know that most teachers, yard duty supervisors, and other school staff want them to be safe at school and will listen if they understand the problem.
200
What electronic devices can you use for cyber-bullying? (Hint: there may be multiple answers.)
A. Computer B. cell phone C. Ipod D. Ipad
200
Students who are bullied in school are usually attentive students with good attendance. True or False?
False: Students targeted by bullies sometimes avoid school or have trouble concentrating. They can also develop personality disorders like depression and anxiety.
200
When a bully harasses another child, the victims tend to be younger or older?
Younger
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Does bullying cause problems in later years?
Unfortunately studies have found a connection between being bullied in childhood and problems in later years.
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What should children and teens do if they see another kid being bullied?
When young people witness bullying, their wisest choices are going to depend on the situation - they can speak up, reach out, and/or leave to get help.
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About how many cyberbullying victims have told someone about it?
2/3 of victims
300
Contrary to stereotypes, male bullies are not usually bigger and physically stronger than their peers. True or False?
False: Male bullies are usually bigger and stronger than their victims.
300
When victims are bullied, they tend to do which of the following in response to the bullying incident? A. They immediately tell their teacher or principal B.They immediately tell their parents C.They may wait a while, but they will likely tell school figures and their parents D.They will likely keep the incident to themselves
D. They will likely keep the incident to themselves
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What are the feelings of bystanders?
As the findings presented here suggest, bystanders have different feelings about bullying. Some are upset by it, but unfortunately there are some who seem to enjoy it.
300
Victims of workplace harassment are more severely affected than victims of sexual harassment. True or False?
TRUE: Compared to employees who had been sexually harassed, bullied and generically harassed workers are more likely to quit their jobs, be less happy with their work and have less satisfying relations with their bosses, Canadian researchers found. Bullied employees are more likely to report job stress and be less committed to their jobs
400
About what percent of teens think that it is okay to post personal information online?
Over 50%
400
Students who witness bullying often refuse to remain friends with the victim and feel guilty for not reporting the incident. True or False?
True: Witnessing an act of bullying has negative consequences even if you are not directly involved.
400
What is bullying?
There is no agreed definition of bullying. It can take many forms - physical, verbal or social (for example deliberately keeping someone out of a group). All forms have something in common - they cause distress, at times extreme. There are numerous definitions of bullying written for various purposes and emphasising different aspects.
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Is bullying usually carried out by an individual or group?
Many studies have found that it is most common to be bullied by a group rather than an individual. However there are studies which have found it more likely to be bullied by an individual.
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Teasing and offhand comments are also considered Bullying. True or False?
True
500
The most dangerous place to be on the internet, leaving you vulnerable to a cyberstalker is?
A chatroom opened to anyone
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Most bullies discontinue violent or aggressive behavior in adulthood. True or False?
False: 60% of bullies have at least one criminal conviction because the behavior carries over into adulthood.
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How common is Bullying?
Studies in many different countries over the last twenty years have shown that bullying in schools is common. It is not unusual to find that between a third to a half of the pupils were involved in bullying, either as victims or bullies.
500
How are different groups, such as ethnic minorities, asylum seekers and disabled pupils, affected by bullying?
Some studies have looked at whether being part of a particular group makes it more likely that a child will be bullied. Unfortunately some studies have found that being part of a minority group can make it more likely.
500
The most common type of bullying is serial bullying, in which one individual picks on one employee after another, destroys them, then moves on. True or False
True
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