Relational Aggression Quiz - In The Know Zone

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Girl bullies typically do NOT use which of the following approaches to attack their victims?

Gossip
Exclusion
Slander
Physical force

This type of attack is called?

Relational aggression
Social aggression
Indirect aggression
All of the above

True or False? Girl bullies, unlike their male counterparts, are likely to be attractive, popular, socially adept and especially well liked by adults.

True
False

True or False? Boys bully to establish social rank, girls bully to determine inclusion.

True
False

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the choice of relational rather than physical aggression as the predominant form of female bullying?

Adolescent girls' friendships are more important to them than are friendships among boys
Girls' friendships involve far more disclosure of secrets, making them more vulnerable to social attacks when friendships sour
Since physical fighting is considered "
unfeminine"
in Western society, girls today simply don't know how to fight
Since communication is the core of girls' relationships, girls are far more adept at using it as a means of attack
Boy culture is defined by physical prowess, girl culture by social acceptance

True or False? Girls rigidly equate the concept "popular" with the quality "well liked."

True
False

True or False? A girl who is a member of a clique ruled by a ruthless Queen Bee is less vulnerable to relational aggression than one who is not.

True
False

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the current status of bullying via the Internet, Instant Messaging, e-mail and blogging?

Only a minority of teens still use the electronic media as a regular means of communication.
A girl sitting alone in her bedroom can destroy another girl's reputation with an entire school in a matter of minutes
The anonymity of electronic bullying has led to a profound increase in its viciousness
Since it is so pervasive, it leaves its victims with no way of escaping the attacks, even in her own home

Which of the following are among the responses noted among victims of relational aggression?

Depression
Eating disorders
Thoughts of suicide
All of the above

True or false? Like physical aggression, the intercession of one friend or adult can bring a relational attack to an almost immediate end.

True
False

You or a friend are targeted in a serious social bullying campaign. Should you seek the involvement and support of a responsible adult?

Yes. Though it may even make things worse at first, adult involvement may well be the only way to bring a serious relational assault to a halt.
No. Adults don't understand the situation, and will just make it worse. Reliable friends are your best source of support.

True or False? Boys have traditionally all but ignore social aggression as a means of bullying their peers.

True
False