Question

the centers for disease control and prevention defines bullying as \unwanted, aggressive behavior among school - aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. the behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.\ - \bullying and stress\
based on the passage, which actions can be considered bullying? check all that apply.
☐ taunting someone
☐ tripping someone
☐ spitting on someone
☐ disagreeing with someone
☐ threatening to hurt someone
☐ breaking someones belongings

Explanation:

To determine which actions are bullying, we use the CDC's definition: unwanted, aggressive behavior with a power imbalance, repeated or potentially repeated.

• Taunting: Aggressive, unwanted, can be repeated → bullying.
• Tripping: Aggressive, unwanted, power imbalance possible → bullying.
• Spitting: Aggressive, unwanted → bullying.
• Disagreeing: Not aggressive/unwanted → not bullying.
• Threatening: Aggressive, unwanted, repeated potential → bullying.
• Breaking belongings: Aggressive, unwanted, repeated potential → bullying.

Answer:

• taunting someone
• tripping someone
• spitting on someone
• threatening to hurt someone
• breaking someone’s belongings