Define bullying, and list the four components that are often present in this sort of behavior.

What will be an ideal response?


Bullying can be broadly defined as repeated, aggressive behavior that contains at least one of the following elements:1. Physical abuse, such as hitting, punching, or damaging the subject's property.
2. Verbal abuse, such as teasing, name calling, intimidation, or homophobic or racist remarks.
3. Social and emotional abuse, such as spreading false rumors, social exclusion, or playing jokes designed to humiliate.
4. Cyber abuse, which includes any form of bullying that takes place online or through the use of devices such as smartphones.

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The final step the police officer takes in a given investigation is

a. to go on a week's vacation. b. to present evidence in court. c. to destroy the evidence. d. to do none of the above.

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During which decade did criminologists reconsider the idea of retribution and advance new formations beyond the general thought of retribution as vengeance?

a. 1950s b. 1960s c. 1970s d. 1980s

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An example of passive victimization is:

a. Lovers who are assaulted by their partner’s estranged spouse b. An unsuspecting individual is attacked because of his gang affiliation c. An individual is stabbed in a barroom brawl d. Both a and c

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