Series 2-14: Bullying

The “Bullying” chapter in the Alberta School Bus practice test addresses the critical issue of bullying on school buses.

Alberta School Bus Test - SERIES 2-14: Bullying

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What is a fundamental principle about children and bullying?

Bullying is an unavoidable part of school life

Only some children need to feel safe

Every child has the right and need to feel safe, and adults must help stop the bullying cycle

Safety is the responsibility of students only

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Which child is most at risk for being bullied?

Older than the other students

Very outspoken and aggressive

Shy, reserved, and quiet

Always surrounded by friends

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Bullying should be:

Considered a normal part of growing up

Dealt with immediately

Ignored so it goes away

Left for other students to solve

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A result of physical bullying can be:

Stronger friendships

Hurt bodies and damaged belongings

Better physical fitness

Improved self-esteem

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Which is an example of physical bullying?

Ignoring

Gossiping

Hitting

Spreading rumors

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Which statement about bullying is true?

It only occurs outside of school

It often gets worse with time if not addressed

It usually disappears on its own

It only happens to teenagers

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Which question should you avoid asking a bullied child?

“Who was involved?”

“When did this start?”

“How are you feeling?”

“What did you do first?”

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A common result of social bullying is that a child may:

Become physically stronger

Make more friends

Feel alone and not part of the group

Do better on school tests

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What is a typical reaction of perpetrators when confronted?

They always fully admit everything

They ask to be punished

They immediately apologize without question

They minimize and deny their actions and responsibility

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What is a key responsibility of the school bus operator regarding bullying?

Leave all bullying issues to parents to handle

Recognize and respond to bullying, despite the challenge of driving

Discipline students without reporting to the school

Focus only on driving and ignore student interactions

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When a child reports bullying, you should:

Ask other students if it is really true before acting

Take it very seriously because they usually report as a last resort

Assume they are exaggerating

Tell them to ignore it and be tougher

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When talking to the bully, you should:

Only tell them not to get caught next time

Avoid mentioning expectations for future behavior

Explain why their behavior is unacceptable and what you expect instead

Let them decide what is acceptable

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If you suspect bullying, you should:

Never hesitate to ask school administration and staff for advice

Tell students not to bother you with such issues

Deal with it alone and never inform the school

Assume it will stop by itself

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Comments about someone’s ethnicity (culture, color, or religion) are classified as:

Social bullying

Physical bullying

Normal teasing

Verbal psychological bullying

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When intervening in a bullying situation, you should:

Intervene immediately as soon as you see or become aware of it

Wait until the end of the week

Only act if a parent complains

First see if the bullying continues

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After an incident, you should consult:

Only other students on the bus

Social media for advice

School administration or the child’s parent/guardian

No one; keep it to yourself

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Which is an example of social psychological bullying?

Threatening to hit someone

Punching another student

Not being included in group activities

Taking someone’s belongings

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When speaking to those involved in bullying, you should:

Talk to everyone together so they can argue it out

Only talk to the victim

Talk to the bully and victim separately

Only talk to the bully’s friends

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Which is an example of verbal psychological bullying?

Ignoring someone

Excluding someone from games

Name calling

Turning away and not looking at someone

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When you identify a child who may be at risk of being bullied, an early intervention strategy is to:

Change the seating arrangement

Ask other students to solve it

Ignore the situation

Wait for a fight to happen

Your score is

It educates drivers on how to recognize signs of bullying, including verbal abuse, exclusion, and physical aggression among students. The chapter emphasizes the importance of acting promptly and appropriately when bullying is observed, in accordance with school district policies and by reporting incidents to the appropriate authorities. Drivers are encouraged to foster a respectful environment by building positive relationships with students and setting clear expectations. By taking an active role in preventing and addressing bullying, drivers help ensure a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all students.