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HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 433 MC

During a school anti-bullying campaign, a student witnesses cyberbullying on social media but knows reporting it might damage their friendship with the perpetrator. Which action best demonstrates ethical behaviour while maintaining healthy connectedness?

  1. Screenshot the evidence and report the incident to school authorities while privately discussing the behaviour with their friend
  2. Like or share the bullying posts to maintain friendship with the perpetrator
  3. Ignore the situation to avoid conflict within their social group
  4. Publicly defend the perpetrator's actions on social media to show loyalty
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  • A is correct: Ethical behaviour is demonstrated by taking action against harmful behaviour while maintaining connectedness through honest communication with their friend.

Other Options:

  • B is incorrect: Shows poor ethical behaviour by participating in harmful activities and demonstrates unhealthy connectedness based on fear.
  • C is incorrect: Demonstrates lack of ethical responsibility and fails to support healthy community connectedness.
  • D is incorrect: Shows poor ethical behaviour by endorsing harmful actions and demonstrates toxic rather than healthy connectedness.