Sport Psychology Unit 2 (Quiz 10)

28 August 2022
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Sullivan devised seven communication exercises to promote more effective communication. Athletes said they would try to practice which communication skills?
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not interrupt others when they are speaking and confront issues right away
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Which of the following is NOT a type of communication?
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introspective communication
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Which teacher and coach category(ies) of behavior can enhance communication?
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clarity and confirmation
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Which of the following is (are) NOT a principle of communication when setting up team meetings?
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What is discussed in the meeting is open to others outside the meeting.
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To enhance constructive confrontations, you should
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describe your feelings and describe your thoughts about the event that concerns you
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Which of the following would you suggest for expressing anger in a positive manner?
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Take a time-out before speaking and try to identify your exact feelings by name.
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Supportive language has which of the following characteristics?
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descriptive
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Which of the following is (are) a main reason(s) that communication is often problematic?
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Individuals perceive faulty communication to be someone else's problem and individuals prefer two-way communication.
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Proxemics is the study of how we communicate
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by the way we use space
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A recent article recommends assuming the perspective of the other person in order to enhance communication. This involves the use of
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role-playing
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Which of the following is (are) a way(s) to improve active listening skills?
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Mentally prepare to listen, use supportive behaviors as you listen, and employ both verbal and nonverbal listening behaviors.
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Intrapersonal communication is communication with
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yourself
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When there is a communication breakdown, most people believe that the problem resides with
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the other person
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Which of the following is (are) a guideline(s) for sending effective messages?
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Messages should separate fact from fiction and verbal and nonverbal messages should be congruent.
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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of communication?
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retrospection
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Supportive listening behaviors
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are empathetic and remain open to new ideas
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Recent research on empathy in coaches and athletes found
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Coaches of individual sport teams were more accurate in predicting athlete feelings about the relationship than team sport coaches and coaches' empathy was improved with more exposure to each athlete
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Nonverbal cues are transmitted via
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posture and body position
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Breakdowns in communication can occur because
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the receiver misinterprets the message and the messages are inconsistent
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Nonverbal behaviors that communicate interest and attention include which of the following?
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maintaining eye contact
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Which of the following is NOT an assumption when dealing with a confrontation?
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A confrontation should be viewed as a competition.
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Recent research by Gano-Overway and colleagues on caring and underserved youth participating in a summer camp found that with increased caring from the coaches and counselors, underserved youth
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exhibited a decrease in anti-social behavior
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Nonverbal communication in sport is important, as shown by the finding that
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athletes displayed more confidence when their opponents wore general sportswear
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Which of the following would you NOT suggest for communicating with consistency?
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Show more compassion in competition than in practices
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Which of the following things should you do during a confrontation?
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Communicate the problem.