Chapter 7 (Bullying) Flashcards
Lean about acts of violence
What is violence?
the threat of or actual use of physical force against oneself or another person
What is homicide?
the intentional killing of one person by another
What is a victim?
the person who is attacked
What is an assailant?
a person who attacked another person
What is a territorial gangs?
groups that are organized to control a specific neighborhood or “turf”
What are the three costs of violence and what does that mean?
costs of society: money, less taxes/ppl
costs of victim: depression, death, injuries
cost of assailants: jail, court fees, criminal charges
What are the 6 risk factors of violence and explain them?
family violence: abuse, norms growing up
poverty: steal $ to stay alive (stealing)
media: spread info, news, movies
availability of weapons: did because he could
drug abuse: crazy, violence, just getting drugs
gangs: drugs, $, guns
What is hate violence?
speech or behavior aimed at a person or group based on personal characteristics
What is hazing
requiring a person to do degrading, risky or illegal acts in order to join a group
What is cyber bullying?
the use of e-mail, instant messaging or text messages to make threats or spread rumors
What is prejudice?
negative feelings about a group based on stereotypes
What is harassment?
unwanted remarks or actions that cause emotional or physical pain
What is intolerance?
a lack of acceptance of another person’s opinions, beliefs or actions
What is bullying?
the use of threats or physical force to intimidate and control another person
What is a stereotype?
an exaggerated belief or overgeneralization about an entire group of people
