The following articles are related to ‘Bullying’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life.
Bullies delight in belittling others and are driven by the sense of power and perceived social status they derive from demeaning those they target. It should come as no surprise that they might try to achieve a sense of social power and standing by targeting those they perceive as the weak, the disadvantaged, and the developmentally disabled.
The recent merciless bullying of bus monitor, Karen Klein, in Greece, New York, raises many questions, such as: How is empathy acquired? Is it teachable? Could we do a better job of cultivating empathy and social consciousness, especially in our young people?
The recent school shooting in Ohio reminds us that we need to stop and ask what is causing this rash of school shootings. Instead of focusing on individual reasons, true change will involve looking at the big picture.
Dealing with someone who is covertly aggressive is always a challenge — and especially so in the workplace, where we can feel trapped. Here are four tips to help cope with this kind of manipulative behavior.
Bullies and their victims are as much iconic figures in school life as rock stars and cowboys. Lately anti-bullying crusaders have spoken out against bullying in all its forms. As laudable as these measures are, I fear denunciation and zero-tolerance policies at schools do not address the difficult truths of bullying.
What do misbehaving toddlers, out-of-control rock stars, and sleazy online vendors all have in common? They’re all depending on the same psychological principle to keep themselves in the limelight.
Overt and covert intimidation become more effective when the manipulator is skilled in communicating emotional tenacity, determination, and resolve, sending the message that the other party is no match in a contest with them.
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