Reaching Out
If someone threatens you or says something that makes you feel uncomfortable when you’re chatting online, you should:
A) Threaten the person back
B) Tell a parent/guardian or trusted adult immediately
C) Ask for his or her phone number
D) Meet the person so you can settle it face to face
B) Tell a parent/guardian or trusted adult immediately
If you are bullied online, should you keep copies of any threatening messages, pictures, or texts used to bully you?
A) No, I should delete them
B) Keep only the really mean ones
C) Yes, these can be used as evidence
C) Yes. These can be used as evidence with the bully’s parents, school, employer, or even the police.
What is the best way to be safe online?
A) Not using anything
B) Never giving out your personal info
C) Only telling who "I trust"
B) NEVER giving out your personal information!!
True or False.
Is it okay to say mean stuff about other people online because no one can find out it was you.
False!
It is NEVER okay to post mean comments about someone else... Whatever you post online... stays online!
Your friend sends you a link to a "burn page" or a mean group chat that is making fun of a classmate. What is the most responsible thing to do?
A) Join the group so you can see what everyone is saying, but don't post anything.
B) Share the link with your other friends to warn them about it.
C) Do not join or share the link, and tell your friend that it's hurtful.
D) Click the link to see if the rumors about the classmate are actually true.
C) Do not join or share the link, and tell your friend that it's hurtful.
What makes online bullying particularly upsetting and damaging?
A) Its online, who cares!
B) Its anonymous can be difficult to trace
C) Only my friends know the "Real Me"
B) Its anonymous can be difficult to trace
It can be anonymous, difficult to trace, and appearing 24/7
About _____ teenagers have been cyberbullied.
A) 1 in 7
B) 1 in 10
C) 1 in 5
D) 1 in 3
D) 1 in 3
True or False.
Most people who are cyberbullied are targeted by complete strangers they have never met.
False!
Research shows that victims are much more likely to be bullied by someone they know, such as a friend, ex-friend, or classmate from school. etc...
When you’re feeling upset, sad, or angry, what should you do before posting or responding online?
A) Respond immediately so you don't forget how you feel.
B) Take a break and wait until you feel calmer.
C) Ask your friends to respond for you to show you have support.
D) Post a vague message so the person knows you're mad without saying why.
B) Take a break and wait until you feel calmer.
What should you do if you witness someone being bullied?
A) Chime in only to record and post online
B) Don't engage and get help for the victim
C) Ignore and walk away
B) Don't engage in it and go get help for the victim
Every _______ minutes a child is cyberbullied.
A) 10 minutes
B) 4 minutes
C) 7 minutes
D) 20 minutes
C) 7 minutes
True or False.
Cyberbullying is just a problem in the United States.
False!
Cyberbullying can happen everywhere involving the internet.
Who/where can you report cyber bullies?
A) Report Cyberbullying to Online Service Providers
B) Report Cyberbullying to Law Enforcement
C) Report Cyberbullying to Schools
D) All of the Above
D) All of the Above
An event where the greater the number of people present, the less likely people are to help a person in distress.
A) A bystander
B) A reporter
C) A person
A) A bystander
_____ middle school students have had their password(s) stolen and changed by a bully who then locked them out of their own account or sent communications posing as them.
A) 5 out of 10
B) 4 out of 10
C) 7 out of 10
D) 2 out of 10
B) 4 out of 10
True or False.
Cyberbullies can face serious consequences such as being kicked off sports teams or suspended from school. Some even face legal punishments.
True!
Cyberbullying is a serious matter, and it should never taken lightly...
Which of the following is a safe way to support someone who is being bullied?
A) Fight the person who is bullying to show them it's wrong.
B) Ignore the situation completely so you don't get involved.
C) Laugh at the bully's jokes so they feel like they have an audience.
D) Walk over and start a conversation with the person being bullied to help them leave the situation.
D) Walk over and start a conversation with the person being bullied to help them leave the situation.
Over ______ percent of teens use a cell phone regularly, making it the most popular form of technology and a common medium for cyber bullying.
A) 10%
B) 40%
C) 60%
D) 80%
D) 80%
Nearly 42% of kids have been bullied online and almost ______ have had it happen more than once.
A) 1 in 10
B) 1 in 12
C) 1 in 7
D) 1 in 4
D) 1 in 4
True or False.
Research has shown that utilizing blocking and filtering software decreases the likelihood of experiencing cyberbullying.
False!
Software is only to prevent viruses, not cyberbullying.