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1. Girl bullies typically do NOT use which of the following approaches to attack their victims?

A. Gossip
B. Exclusion
C. Slander
D. Physical force

2. This type of attack is called?

A. Relational aggression
B. Social aggression
C. Indirect aggression
D. All of the above

3. True or False? Girl bullies, unlike their male counterparts, are likely to be attractive, popular, socially adept and especially well liked by adults.

A. True
B. False

4. True or False? Boys bully to establish social rank, girls bully to determine inclusion.

A. True
B. False

5. Which of the following is NOT a factor in the choice of relational rather than physical aggression as the predominant form of female bullying?

A. Adolescent girls' friendships are more important to them than are friendships among boys
B. Girls' friendships involve far more disclosure of secrets, making them more vulnerable to social attacks when friendships sour
C. Since physical fighting is considered "unfeminine" in Western society, girls today simply don't know how to fight
D. Since communication is the core of girls' relationships, girls are far more adept at using it as a means of attack
E . Boy culture is defined by physical prowess, girl culture by social acceptance

6. True or False? Girls rigidly equate the concept "popular" with the quality "well liked.".

A. True
B. False

7. True or False? A girl who is a member of a clique ruled by a ruthless Queen Bee is less vulnerable to relational aggression than one who is not.

A. True
B. False

8. Which of the following is NOT a factor in the current status of bullying via the Internet, Instant Messaging, e-mail and blogging?

A. Only a minority of teens still use the electronic media as a regular means of communication.
B. A girl sitting alone in her bedroom can destroy another girl's reputation with an entire school in a matter of minutes
C. The anonymity of electronic bullying has led to a profound increase in its viciousness
D. Since it is so pervasive, it leaves its victims with no way of escaping the attacks, even in her own home

9. Which of the following are among the responses noted among victims of relational aggression?

A. Depression
B. Eating disorders
C. Thoughts of suicide
D. All of the above

10. True or false? Like physical aggression, the intercession of one friend or adult can bring a relational attack to an almost immediate end.

A. True
B. False

11. You or a friend are targeted in a serious social bullying campaign. Should you seek the involvement and support of a responsible adult?

A. Yes. Though it may even make things worse at first, adult involvement may well be the only way to bring a serious relational assault to a halt.
B. No. Adults don't understand the situation, and will just make it worse. Reliable friends are your best source of support.

12. True or False? Boys have traditionally all but ignore social aggression as a means of bullying their peers.

A. True
B. False