final pt 2

Question 1

how are friendships developing

Answer 1

• increased time w/ peers during this time
• developing sense of self (what you like/don’t)
• friendships become more complex
• compare themselves to peers - want to fit in

Question 2

4 types of peer groups

Answer 2

1. popular-prosocial: good at academics + social situations
2. popular-antisocial: poor students but “cool”
3. rejected-aggressive: high conflict, confrontational
4. rejected-withdrawn: passive, awkward, shy
5. controversial: blend of positive/negative - disliked by some but not totally excluded
6. neglected: unpopular but not disliked

Question 3

t/f: both rejected kids are at risk for being rejected/bullying

Answer 3

TRUE - may misinterpret peer interactions as hostile

Question 4

sociometric measures

Answer 4

take a roster and ask kids to rate how much they like other kids

Question 5

What are the different types of aggression?

Answer 5

1. physical: physical injury, destroying property
2. verbal: threats, name-calling, teasing
3. relational: damaging relationships, social exclusion, gossip

Question 6

Are there gender differences in aggression?

Answer 6

boys are more physical, girls are more relational

Question 7

What can parents and teachers do to minimize aggression?

Answer 7

• be proactive
• model alternatives to problem solving + acceptable forms of managing anger
• set a good example
• do not reinforce with physical punishment
• reward good behavior

Question 8

What are some characteristics of bullies? Of victims?

Answer 8

bullies: some are popular, but many are isolated by peers, difficulty controlling aggression/impulses, aggressive families, stressful home life, lack of supervision
victims: those perceived as different, LGBT, disabilities

Question 9

bullying

Answer 9

unwanted aggressive behavior repeatedly with groups of unbalanced power

Question 10

What are the consequences of bullying?

Answer 10

• BOTH bullies + victims are at risk for social/emotional difficulties
  victims:
• psychological distress
• lower self worth
• avoidance of school - fear at school
  bullies:
• academic problems
• delinquency

Question 11

are bystanders impacted by bullying?

Answer 11

YES - bullying results in a negative school climate

Question 12

How is electronic bullying changing the face of bullying?

Answer 12

• can occur anywhere any day
• can be anonymous

Question 13

What is “bullycide”?

Answer 13

• suicide attributed to victims being bullied
• suicide is 3rd leading cause of death
• victims 2-9% increase in considering suicide

Question 14

What are some ways to recognize bullying

Answer 14

• injuries
• frequently ‘feeling sick’
• difficulty sleeping
• decreased self esteem
• declining grades
• lost or damaged items

Question 15

How to prevent bullying

Answer 15

• anti-bullying legislation
• de-esculate situations (humor, don’t fight back)
• schools need anti-bullying programs
• education, awareness