What is 'Bullying'?
How do you define bullying??
What is repeated aggressive behaviour intended to harm or intimidate someone?
What are two types of bullying?
What is a common emotional effect of bullying?
Low self-esteem
What is 1 characteristic of a bully?
Aggressiveness, Lack of Empathy, Lack of Guilt, etc...
What is the 1st step a victim should take?
Tell a trusted adult (such as a parent, teacher, or school counselor)
What are the 3 main elements of bullying???
What are intent to harm, repetition, power imbalance.
What is cyber-bullying?
A form of bullying that takes place online. (Through emails, texts or social media)
How does bullying affect mental health?
It can lead to anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts
Do bullies always come from abusive homes?
No, but many (not all) may experience problems at home
What a victim do if they are being cyber-bullied?
Block the bully, report the abuse, and save evidence of the messages.
What is the age that bullying typically starts?
Bullying can start as early as preschool / basic school
What types of bullying involves excluding someone on purpose?
Social or Relational Bullying
What is PTSD and how can bullying cause it?
PTSD is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. And can be caused by severe bullying
Why do bullies target others?
They seek power, struggle with insecurities or have been bullied themselves
How can bystanders help a victim of bullying?
Speak up, support the victim, or report the bullying.
What is the difference between bullying and conflict?
Conflict is a disagreement between individuals while bullying takes place due to a power imbalance
What types of bullying involves making fun of someone's race, ethnicity or culture?
Prejudicial Bullying
How can bullying affect the victim's academic performance?
The victim may struggle to concentrate, skip school or be achiveing lower scores
Are bullies always stronger than victims and what are some ways in which bullying can be invoked?
No, they aren't. Bullying can also involve social power, intelligence, or emotional manipulation.
What type of therapy can help a bullying victim recover?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
What is the difference between indirect bullying and direct bullying?
Direct bullying involves face-to-face actions, while indirect bullying includes actions behind someone’s back
What type of bullying is the hardest to detect and why?
Social. Because it happens in secret
What is the long-term impact of bullying on adults?
Increase rick of depression
Difficultly in relationships, Lower Self-Confidence
What is the connection between bullying and future criminal behavior?
Studies show that chronic bullies are more likely to engage in criminal activities as adults.
What is the importance of self-defense training for victims?
It helps with confidence and personal safety