Cyberbullying
What is an example of cyberbullying
o Nasty communication
o Violent images
o Unpleasant images
o Insulting communication
o Threatening communication
TRUE OR FALSE: Victims of bullying show increased risk for depression and anxiety.
TRUE
Phenomenon in which the greater the number of people present, the less likely people are to help a person in distress
What is Bystander Effect?
TRUE or FALSE: Bystanders taking action in a physical way is not always beneficial for the victim?
TRUE
What does SEL stand for?
Social-Emotional Learning
Spreading gossip is an example of direct or indirect bullying
Indirect bullying
What are some long-term psychological risks of bullying for the victim? (name at least 3)
• Chronic depression
• Increased risk of suicidal thoughts, suicide plans, and suicide attempts
• Anxiety disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Poor general health
• Self-destructive behavior, including self-harm
• Substance abuse
• Difficulty establishing trusting, reciprocal friendships and relationships
What is an explanation for Bystander behavior?
The presence of people create a diffusion of responsibility because there's other people watching as well.
Name 3 bystanders at school
Teachers, Peers, Coaches, Friends, Students
What skills does SEL help develop
Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, responsible decision making.
Why did cyberbullying not used to be as common?
There wasn't as much technology available 10 years ago as there is now.
Bullied victims can struggle with a psychosomatic disorder due to high emotional stress that causes certain symptoms to manifest in the body. What are some of those symptoms?
stomachaches, headaches, muscle aches, chest pain, fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, insomnia, weight loss
How can we prevent the Bystander Effect?
Being aware of the tendency and not falling for it.
What is one of the reasons why a bully chooses their victim?
They appear vulnerable, have a difference in some manner, or have something of value to a bully
Explicit learning and an embedded approach.