Psych of Sport Ch. 10 – Flashcards
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Sullivan devised seven communication exercises to promote more effective communication. Athletes said they would try to practice the following communication skills:
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A and B -not interrupt others when they are speaking -confront issues right away
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Which of the following is (are) a guideline for sending effective messages?
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B and C -messages should separate fact from fiction -verbal and nonverbal messages should be congruent
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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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Intrapersonal communication is communication with
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yourself
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Which of the following would you NOT suggest for communicating with empathy?
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make sure the other person understands your point of view
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Which of the following is (are) a main reason that communication is often problematic?
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A and C -individuals perceive faulty communication to be someone else's problem -individuals prefer two-way communication
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Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 commandments of communication?
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thou shalt be offensive
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Which of the following actions can improve coach-athlete communication?
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B and C -convey rationales as to why you expect certain behaviors -provide a supportive and empathic environment
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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of communication?
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retrospection
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Which of the following is NOT a barrier to effective communication?
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using active listening skills
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In the study about watching tennis players in between points, what percentage of the time did subjects pick the winner of the match?
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75%
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Which of the following is (are) a way to improve our active listening skills?
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All of the above -mentally prepare to listen -use supportive behaviors as you listen -employ both verbal and nonverbal listening behaviors
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Which of the following things should you NOT do during a confrontation?
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All of the above -stop communicating -communicate the solution -rely on nonverbal cues to communicate
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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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Which of the following is NOT an element of communication?
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paraphrasing the message
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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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Breakdowns in communication can occur because
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All of the above -the receiver fails to listen -the receiver misinterprets the message -the messages are inconsistent
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Which of the following general guidelines is (are) helpful to follow when facing confrontations?
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A and B -understand -be tentative
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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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The "sandwich approach" consists of which of the following elements?
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A and B -a positive statement -future-oriented instructions
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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 NOT a type of communication?
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introspective communication
