True/False Quiz

REFLECT AND SHARE EXERCISE

  • Bullying is more prevalent in schools in lower socio-economic areas or
    with poor academic records.

----True/False----

  • Relatively little bullying is found in the primary or junior grades.

----True/False----

  • Students who bully are usually the unpredictable, aggressive class
    troublemakers.

----True/False----

  • Students who bully suffer emotional and social problems as a
    consequence of their behaviour.

----True/False----

  • Students who bully and those who are targeted by bullying form two
    distinct and separate groups.

----True/False----

  • Those who are targeted by bullying often bring the trouble
    on themselves.

----True/False----

  • Bystanders often agree with the actions of the person who is bullying.

----True/False----

  • Bullying behaviour among students is best handled with a peer
    mediated, conflict resolution process.

----True/False----

  • Parenting styles influence bullying behaviour.

----True/False----

  • Using cooperative learning strategies is a proven way to influence
    positive social behaviour.

----True/False----

  • Teachers intervene in about two-thirds of bullying situations.

----True/False----

  • Not enough teachers consistently intervene to stop homophobic slurs,
    put-downs, and harassment.

----True/False----

  • Punitive behaviour codes and “zero tolerance” policies are effective ways
    to prevent bullying

----True/False----

  • In a study of 35 countries, Canada ranked near the top in terms of
    bullying prevention.

----True/False----

(For answers visit the Bullying Prevention section in the Professional Learning
Module on the Safe@School website: www.safeatschool.ca.)