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

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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:

Overthink

The act of thinking about something too much or for too long, often leading to excessive worry or analysis.

Internal

Relating to or situated on the inside; often refers to processes or qualities within an entity or organism.

Stable

The quality of being unchanging or not prone to fluctuation, often used to describe emotional or psychological states.

Depression

A common mental health disorder marked by prolonged feelings of sadness and apathy, often impairing daily functioning.