How Are You Involved In Bullying?

1. Have you ever stood up for someone who is publicly bullied?

Yes.

No, I don't think that I could have done anything.

No, but I wanted to take action.

No, I was the student being harassed.

No, I've never witnessed any bullying.

2. Have you ever looked down on someone for their grades?

Yes, I believe that someone's grades reflect their personality and/or character.

No, but I have been made fun of for my grades.

No, but I know people who purposely look at other's scores.

Yes.

No.

3. Have you ever made fun of anybody based on stereotypes associated with their race?

Yes.

No, but I know others who do.

No, and I have never heard such insults.

No, but people have made fun of me for my race.

4. What is your opinion on using gender stereotypes as a subject for humor/jokes?

I don’t think it’s okay to ever use gender stereotypes as a subject for humor/jokes.

They are okay only if they are about something that’s widely accepted.

They are funny.

5. Do you believe that victims of bullying should ever be blamed for what happens to them?

No, nobody deserves to be bullied.

Yes, if people don’t avoid engaging in certain types of behavior they shouldn’t be surprised when it happens.

Yes, having certain social media accounts makes it easier for bullies to harass people.

6. Do you consider spreading rumors or talking behind someone's back a form of bullying?

No, bullying has to be done out in the open.

Yes, rumors can be as damaging as confrontational forms of bullying.

No, rumors are acceptable if they are true.

7. How do intentions play into bullying?

If the bullying is unintentional, the person shouldn’t be called a bully.

It does not matter whether the bullying was intentional or not.

8. Have you ever witnessed cyberbullying on social media sites like Ask.fm and Facebook?

Yes, I have seen rude comments on other people's accounts.

Yes, I have posted rude comments on other people's accounts.

Yes, I get offensive comments or am made fun of on social media sites.

No, I have never witnessed cyber bullying.

9. If you have posted rude or offensive comments on other people's social media sites such as Facebook or Ask.fm, why did you do it?

I felt safer doing it through social media than in person.

It was a better method than telling them in person.

I could articulate my thoughts better when I plan them out.

I have never posted something rude on another person’s social media profile.

10. If you ever felt unsafe or disturbed about something someone said or did to you, who would you seek out for help?

A friend.

A family member.

A teacher or administrator.

A school psychologist or student advocate

I would prefer not to tell anyone.

11. What is your opinion of jokes that offend someone's appearance, intelligence or background?

They aren’t malicious and do not actually insult anyone.

They make me uncomfortable.

If someone makes such a joke, I laugh alongside the rest of my peers.

They aren’t inherently hurtful, unless the bully has ill intentions.

12. If you do make jokes that others consider offensive, why do you do it?

I do it because I want to fit in with my friends.

I do it out of anger.

I do it to make my peers laugh.

I genuinely think that offensive jokes are funny.

I have never made an offensive joke.