Take the Cyber Bullying Quiz
Source: www.cyberbullying.us
What is “Cyber Bullying?”
According to the Cyber Bullying Research
Center, cyber bullying is defined as:
“willful and repeated harm inflicted through
computers, cell phones, and other
electronic devices.”
www.cyberbullying.us
In a survey of over 4,000 teens,
20% reported having either
experienced cyber bullying or
participated in cyber bullying.
True
False
A school is protected from legal
liability and not required to
intervene in cyber bullying
incidents that occur away from
campus.
True
False
Most victims of cyber bullying tell an
adult (parent or teacher) about
their experience.
True
False
When bullying online, girls are more
likely to spread rumors and boys
are more likely to post hurtful
photos or videos.
True
False
Cyber bullying does not result in
physical harm to victims because it
occurs completely online.
True
False
Cyber bullying is just a problem in
the United States.
True
False
Victims of “catfishing,” the practice of
luring someone into a false online
relationship, are not victims of
cyber bullying.
True
False
Research shows that 90% of those
bullying online are also school
bullies.
True
False
School policies that ban the use of
cell phones and other devices in
school decrease the frequency of
cyber bullying both in and out of
school.
True
False
Boys are more likely to be victims of
cyber bullying than girls.
True
False