True or False? Due to certain state laws, bullying can easily become a crime.
TRUE
Which is true? Bullies are more likely to... grow to become successful, productive citizens grow to experiment/use drugs, alcohol, have anger issues
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, ANGER ISSUES.
Bullying must be two things. What are they?
intentional behavior, repeated behavior
Name 3 people you are supposed to report to when you witness bullying.
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR, TEACHER, PRINCIPAL, PARENT, etc.
The four types of bullying are...
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, CYBER, & VERBAL
True or False? It is always OK to joke on someone, as long as it's funny.
FALSE, If it hurts the other person, it is not a joke. Regardless of who thinks it's funny.
True or False? Bullying is the only cause of suicide in teenage students.
FALSE.
How many students skip school EACH DAY for fear of being bullied? 110,000 145,000 160,000
160,000.
Name 2 positive ways to respond to conflict.
HUMOR, DISAGREE, DON'T PUSH BACK, WALK AWAY
Spreading a rumor about a friend is which type of bullying?
MENTAL.
True or False? The most common reason students say they are harassed is due to looks/clothing.
TRUE
Name 2 ways excessive bullying can affect teenagers.
DEPRESSION, ISOLATION, ANGER, LOW SELF ESTEEM, ANXIETY, SUICIDE, etc.
What percentage of students drop out each school year due to excessive bullying? 10% 20% 30%
10%
Which type of bullying is most popular in middle schools?
PHYSICAL.
True or False? Bullies are generally happy people who have the best of everything.
FALSE, According to research, bullies struggle with insecurities, jealousy, and popularity.
What is the most devastating consequence related to bullying?
SUICIDE.
Name four different examples of cyber-bullying:
What is TEXTING, EMAILS, CHAT ROOMS, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, BLOGS, ANY SOCIAL APP, ETC.
Criminal charges can be made if a person uses racial or ethnic slurs, sexual suggestions, or physical harm and assault. These types of infractions fall under the term...
HARASSMENT.
The 3rd leading cause of death for young people your age is...
SUICIDE.
When someone aggravates you or starts a conflict, what are three things you could do instead?
WALK AWAY, IGNORE, DEEP BREATHS, TELL THE PERSON TO STOP (calmly), etc.
If words or an action is done with the intention to cause harm, pain, embarrassment or fear, it is called...
BULLYING.