A Friend Asks You to Explain Cyberbullying

question 65

Multiple Choice

A friend asks you to explain cyberbullying. Which of the following statements would you include in your explanation?

• A) Victims of in-person bullying are often the targets of online bullying as well.
• B) Teenage boys most often use cyberbullying to spread gossip and false stories.
• C) Cyberbullies become less popular after mocking or threatening others on social media.
• D) Adolescents whose parents closely track their Internet use are more likely to experience cyberbullying.

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