Randall, a school counselor, arranges an after-school program to deliver an anti-bullying intervention to students identified by teachers, parents, and other students as "bullies." He decides to include all bullies, regardless of whether their bullying occurred in person or via the Internet. Which of the following is most problematic about this approach?
A. There is no evidence that bullying behavior can be modified so any intervention is likely to be ineffective in changing this behavior.
B. Bullying interventions should be tailored to address personality differences that exist between traditional bullies and cyber bullies.
C. Bullying interventions should be delivered on a one-on-one basis, as grouping bullies together can reinforce this behavior.
D. Bullying interventions are best delivered by someone who was a former bully themselves and not a school counselor or teacher.
Answer: B
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