Which of the following lists the three types of bullying?

• A. Verbal bullying, Physical bullying, Cyberbullying
• B. Verbal bullying, Social bullying, Cyberbullying
• C. Verbal bullying, Social bullying, Physical bullying
• D. Social bullying, Physical bullying, Cyberbullying

Answer: (C)

Bullying typically shows up in three main forms: verbal, physical, and social (relational) bullying. Verbal bullying covers insults, name-calling, threats, and taunts. Physical bullying involves hurting someone with physical actions like hitting or pushing. Social bullying targets someone’s relationships or reputation, through spreading rumors, excluding them from groups, or humiliating them in front of others. This trio represents the classic ways bullying can manifest in person, covering both direct harm and harm to social standing.

Cyberbullying exists as harassment through digital channels, and it’s an important related form, but it’s not always included in the traditional three-type framework. The option listing verbal, social, and physical bullying aligns with that classic trio, whereas other options mix in cyberbullying or omit one of the core forms.