Understanding Bullying Behaviors and Brain Mechanisms

The chapter explores the reasons behind bullying behaviors, focusing on factors like impulsivity, low self-esteem, and executive function deficits in bullies. It challenges the notion that targets of bullying are at fault, emphasizing the importance of addressing the underlying issues of individuals engaging in bullying and highlighting the rise of cyberbullying. The discussion underscores the lifelong effects of bullying on empathy neural networks in both bullies and victims and stresses the need to address emotional and social harm with the same seriousness as physical abuse.