Abusive Behavior, Which Involves the Use of an Electronic Communications

question 54

Multiple Choice

Abusive behavior, which involves the use of an electronic communications device, that is degrading, humiliating, hurtful, insulting, intimidating, malicious, or otherwise offensive to an individual or group of individuals causing substantial emotional distress is known as which of the following?

• A)cyberattacking
• B)cyberharassment
• C)cyberstalking
• D)cybertexting

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Definitions:

Abnormalizing

The process of labeling or treating certain behaviors, individuals, or groups as deviant from societal norms.

Othering

The process of perceiving or portraying someone or a group as fundamentally different or alien, used to emphasize and justify discrimination or marginalization.

Normalizing

The process of making something into a norm or standard within a society or culture, often involving the minimization of deviance from that standard.

Hegemonizing

The act or process of establishing dominance or leadership, especially by one state or social group over others.