Which term means unwanted repeated behavior or communication that bothers, annoys, frightens, or threatens another person?

• A. Harassment
• B. Bullying
• C. Stalking
• D. Annoyance

Answer: (A)

Harassment is the term for unwanted repeated behavior or communication that bothers, annoys, frightens, or threatens another person. It describes actions that persist over time and create fear or intimidation, whether in person, online, or through messages. Bullying involves harming someone through intentional, repeated actions within a power imbalance among peers or colleagues. Stalking focuses on a pattern of persistent following or watching that causes fear, often with threats. Annoyance is a general feeling and doesn’t convey a pattern of harmful, threatening behavior toward someone. Because harassment specifically captures ongoing unwanted actions that threaten or distress someone, it fits the description best.