There Are Many Approaches to Addressing the Issue of Bullying

question 12

Multiple Choice

There are many approaches to addressing the issue of bullying. Research indicates that the one effective approach is _____.

• A) to have a zero-tolerance policy at school
• B) talking to parents and teachers, but not to students, about bullying
• C) grouping bullies together in the same classroom to isolate the problem
• D) changing the school culture as a whole

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Definitions:

Ingroup

“Us”—people with whom we share a common identity.

Just-world Phenomenon

The belief that the world is inherently fair, and thus people get what they deserve and deserve what they get.

Bystander Effect

A social psychological phenomenon in which individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present, under the assumption that someone else will take action.

Scapegoat Theory

A social psychological concept that suggests individuals or groups are unfairly blamed for problems not of their making.