One of the ways that bullying can be prevented is through understanding what constitutes bullying. In this way, bullying behaviors can be prevented. Bullying behaviors may be passed off as "pranks" to victims, authorities or school officials. However, there are certain criteria that should be considered when determining if an action is a prank or bullying. The three criteria are intent, reaction and recurrence . Intent When considering whether or not something is a prank or bullying, the purpose -- or intent -- should be examined. If the intent is merely to cause a prank, then the intent is to provide some kind of action that may be found humorous or minor to all parties involved. The following is an example of a prank. An organized coworker arrives at her desk in the morning. Her coworkers have turned all of her reference materials upside down. She sits down at her desk and starts turning all the books right side up without even thinking. The coworkers laugh and say
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