bullying

Question 1

what is bullying

Answer 1

unwanted, intentional, aggressive behaviour that involves an inappropriate use of power by one or more people over less powerful people or person repeated over time

Question 2

what are types of bullying

Answer 2

• direct physical: hitting, tripping, pushing
• direct verbal: name calling, insults, teasing
• indirect/covert: lying, spreading rumours, exclusion
• cyberbullying: pranking, image sharing, threatening texts

Question 3

what is cyberbullying

Answer 3

• bullying done through technology

- it includes prank calls, sharing someones private information online, spreading rumours online

Question 4

how is cyberbullying different

Answer 4

• it is hard to escape
• it is invasive
• harmful material shared quickly with a large audience - – theres a sense of anonymity

Question 5

physical effects of bullying

Answer 5

• fatigue
• sleep disturbances
• unexplaines bruises/ scratches
• change in eating habits
  panic attacks

Question 6

social effects of bullying

Answer 6

• feeling lonely and isolated
• socially withdrawn
• lack of desire to attend school/work
• friendship issues

Question 7

psychological effects of bullying

Answer 7

• feeling unsafe and insecure
• anxiety/depression
• low self esteem
• difficulties concentrating
• memory impairment and trouble learning
• lack of motivation for school/work
• mood swings