There Have Recently Been Several High-Profile Cases of 'Cyber-Bullying,' Where

question 61

Multiple Choice

There have recently been several high-profile cases of 'cyber-bullying,' where adolescents used social networking websites to torment a peer. In one instance, the bullies called a young girl names, interrupted her friendships with other classmates, and led her to feel very depressed and isolated. Which of the following is the type of aggression that was used in these cases?

• A) ​relational
• B) ​vigilant
• C) ​instrumental
• D) ​peer-delimited

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Definitions:

Lithium

A drug used to treat bipolar disorder, which at proper maintenance dosage reduces both manic and depressive episodes.

Moods

Long-lasting emotional states that are less intense and less specific than emotions and do not necessarily have a contextual stimulus.

Prozac

A brand name for fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant used to treat depression, OCD, and several other conditions.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s everyday activities.