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Bulimia refers to an eating disorder characterized by periodic bingeing and purging, the latter usually taking the form of self -induced vomiting or laxative abuse.
Bulimia Nervosa refers to an eating disorder in which there is binge eating and compensatory behaviour, example is self -induced vomiting to prevent weight gain.
Bulletin board refers to a method of downward communication in which informal or relatively unimportant written information is posted in a public place.
- Bulletin board system : Bulletin board system or BBS is a a computer accessible by telephone used like a bulletin board to leave messages and files
Bully/victims refers to a small subset of children who are usually bullied and who, in turn, usually bully their more positive peers
Bullying refers to repetitively teasing, ridiculing, provoking, or tormenting others through various types of irritating, harassing, or aggressive actions, such as name-calling, threats, insults, and physical injury.
Deutsch: Mobbing in Schulen / Español: Acoso escolar / Português: Bullying nas escolas / Français: Harcèlement scolaire / Italiano: Bullismo nelle scuole
The phenomenon of Bullying in schools represents a persistent and harmful behavior pattern that affects students across educational systems worldwide. It encompasses repeated aggressive actions—physical, verbal, or relational—intended to cause distress or harm to vulnerable individuals. Understanding its psychological mechanisms, consequences, and intervention strategies is critical for educators, parents, and policymakers.