Chapter 20 Flashcards
Social problems in school
bullying
repeated exposure to negative actions by one or more other people
self-worth protection
tendency to reduce the level of effort so that subsequent poor academic performance is attributed to lack of motivation rather than lack of ability
bias bullying
bullying in which the victim is part of a particular group rather than based on an individuals characteristics
cyberbullying
bullying through the internet
(anonymity, larger public, can not escape)
quality circles
small groups of children who meet to solve issues like bullying
retributive justice
direct sanctions against bullies
restorative justice
the bully being made aware of the victims feelings and making an agreed reparation
method of shared concern
make bullies aware of the harm they have done and encourage positive behavior toward the victim
support group method
peer pressure to elicit prosocial behavior and self realization of the harm done
school phobics
children who have a strong aversion to school
separation anxiety
fear of parental loss of nurturance
systematic desensitization
a child is taught how to relax and is then asked to apply this in fear
emotive imagery
making positive associations with a fearful event