WSGC- Conflict, Rude, Mean, and Bullying

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand the differences between rude behavior, mean behavior, conflict, and bullying?

Multiple Choice

According to the Bullying Checklist, which of the following is a characteristic unique to bullying compared to conflict, rude, or mean behavior?

• It is occasional

• It is spontaneous and unintentional

• It is planned and done on purpose

• All parties are upset

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A person who is

is likely to act out of thoughtlessness or poor manners, not anger.

Multiple Select

Select all behaviors that are examples of rude actions according to the lesson.

• Rolling eyes

• Swearing

• Making jokes at the expense of others

• Impulsive cruelty

Multiple Choice

Which of the following behaviors is considered rude but not necessarily mean?

• Burping in someone’s face

• Impulsive cruelty

• Verbal threats

• Talking back to an adult

Open Ended

Why is it important to address mean behavior and not ignore it?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key difference between rude and mean behavior?

• Rude behavior is usually unintentional, while mean behavior is intentional.

• Rude behavior is always based in anger, while mean behavior is not.

• Mean behavior is always spontaneous, while rude behavior is planned.

• Rude behavior never hurts anyone, while mean behavior does.

Open Ended

Based on the lesson, describe the difference between rude and mean behavior.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of mean behavior?

• Making fun of someone's appearance

• Helping a friend with homework

• Sharing your lunch with someone

• Complimenting someone's outfit

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about bullying is correct?

• Bullying is always accidental and happens only once.

• Bullying is repeated and done on purpose.

• Bullying can always be resolved through mediation.

• Bullying involves equal power between people.

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Fill in the blank: Conflict can often be resolved through

, while bullying cannot.

Open Ended

What are two key differences between conflict and bullying based on the slides?

Open Ended

Is it Conflict that can be effectively handled by the students themselves or perhaps with the help of a mediator? OR Is it bullying which requires adult intervention?

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about the differences between bullying, conflict, and unkindness?

• Bullying is always the same as being mean.

• Not all conflict, fighting, or arguing is bullying.

• Someone can be rude or mean and it doesn’t make them a bully.

• Both bullying and unkindness can be upsetting and hurtful.

Multiple Choice

Based on Scenario #1, what is the main reason James' words are considered meanness and not bullying?

• Because it is a one-off situation and nobody else is involved

• Because James is always mean to Ricardo

• Because Ricardo is not hurt by the words

• Because it happens every day

Open Ended

How might you respond if you witnessed someone being bullied, based on the scenarios discussed?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following behaviors best fits the definition of bullying according to Scenario #2?

• A kid shoves Janie into a locker repeatedly and targets other kids as well

• A kid says something mean to Janie once

• Janie ignores the kid

• Janie shakes her fist at the kid

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Morgan and Cory have been best friends since grade school, but for the past week they’ve been in an argument. Morgan has been sitting with a new group at lunch instead of at their regular table. Cory is

.

Multiple Choice

In Scenario #3, why is Morgan's behavior considered meanness rather than bullying?

• Because there is no imbalance of power and no one else is involved

• Because Morgan is always mean to Cory

• Because Cory is not hurt

• Because Morgan gets others to exclude Cory

Open Ended

What are the key differences between meanness and bullying as illustrated in the scenarios provided?

Fill in the Blanks

In Scenario #4, John uses the words "everyone" and "no one" to threaten Dan about being

.

Multiple Choice

Based on Scenario #4, what specific actions did John take that could be considered bullying?

• He ignored Dan for a day.

• He convinced others to exclude Dan and called him names.

• He played video games with Dan.

• He complimented Dan on joining the club.

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between meanness and bullying as described in the scenarios?

• Bullying involves repeated actions and a power imbalance, while meanness is usually a single act.

• Meanness is always physical, bullying is always verbal.

• Bullying only happens online, meanness happens in person.

• There is no difference.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are signs that a situation is bullying and not just meanness?

• Repeated behavior

• Intent to harm

• Encouraging others to join in

• All of the above

Open Ended

Explain why Jenny's actions towards Rena in Scenario #5 are considered bullying rather than simple meanness.

Open Ended

How might playing the Jeopardy game help students understand the difference between rude, mean, conflict, and bullying behaviors?

Open Ended

How can the resources listed help you address issues related to conflict, meanness, and bullying in a classroom setting?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following resources would best help you understand the difference between conflict and bullying?

• https://jeopardylabs.com/play/conflict-and-conflict-resolution-4

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/passive-aggressive-diaries/201704/what-is-the-difference-between-conflict-and-bullying

• https://dokumen.tips/documents/is-it-rude-mean-conflict-or-bullying.html?page=1

• https://www.weareteachers.com/difference-between-meanness-and-bullying/

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key characteristic of bullying, according to the Bullying Checklist?

• It is occasional and not planned

• It is spontaneous and unintentional

• It is repeated and done on purpose

• It is based in thoughtlessness

Open Ended

After learning about the differences between rude, mean, conflict, and bullying, which aspect do you think is most important to remember when trying to resolve a situation at school?