Types of bullying
What is the term for bullying that happens repeatedly over time and involves an imbalance of power?
Verbal bullying
True or False: Victims of bullying are more likely to experience depression and anxiety
True
What is the best way to stop bullying before it starts
Promoting a positive school climate or Educating students about bullying prevention
What is the term for bullying that is done through excluding someone from a group or activity?
Social bullying or Exclusion
How can bullying affect a victim's social life?
Isolation from peers or Loss of friendships
This type of bullying involves spreading rumors or lies about someone to damage their reputation. What is it called?
Relational bullying
Name one long-term effect that bullying can have on both the victim and the perpetrator.
Decreased self-esteem or Social withdrawal
Name one strategy schools can use to create a safe and inclusive environment that discourages bullying.
Implementing anti-bullying policies or Encouraging peer support programs
Name one reason why someone might engage in bullying behavior.
To gain power or control or To feel superior
Name one emotional effect that bullying can have on a victim
Anxiety or Fearfulness
Name the type of bullying that occurs through electronic devices like computers or smartphones.
Cyberbullying
Research suggests that individuals who were bullied in childhood are at a higher risk for what negative outcome later in life?
Mental health issues or Substance abuse
True or False: Intervening and addressing bullying behavior early is ineffective
False
True or False: Bullying is limited to physical or verbal actions and does not include online harassment.
False
What is the term for the group of psychological symptoms that can result from being bullied?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This form of bullying includes using physical force or aggression to harm someone. What is it known as?
Physical bullying
Bullying can affect a student's academic performance. Name one way bullying impacts a victim's ability to learn.
Decreased concentration or Poor school attendance
What role can bystanders play in preventing bullying? Provide one example
They can intervene and support the victim or Report the bullying to a trusted adult"
Name one characteristic of a bully.
Lacks empathy or Displays aggressive behavior
How can bullying affect a victim's physical health?
Headaches or stomachaches or Sleep disturbances
What is the term for bullying that targets someone based on their race, religion, sexual orientation, or other characteristics?
Identity-based bullying" or "Bias-based bullying
What psychological term describes when a person who has been bullied starts to believe the negative things said about them?
Internalized bullying or Self-blame
What should you do if you witness bullying happening at school or online?
Stand up to the bully (if safe to do so) or Report it to a teacher or parent
According to research, what percentage of students have reported being bullied at some point during their school years?
20-30%
Name one long-term consequence of being bullied.
Increased risk of depression or Lower academic achievement