Communication

Question 1

True or False

You can motivate without communicating but it is impossible to communicate without motivating

Answer 1

False

You can communicate without motivating but it is impossible to motivate without communicating

Question 2

Good communication skills contribute to (blank) and (blank)

Answer 2

performance enhancement and personal growth

Question 3

2 basic ways of communicating

Answer 3

• interpersonally

- intrapersonally

Question 4

(blank) usually helps shape and predict how people act and perform

Answer 4

Inner dialogue

Question 5

Approximately how much of conveyed information is nonverbal?

Answer 5

50-70%

Question 6

First impressions come from (blank)

Answer 6

physical appearance

Question 7

This refers to the personal space between you and others and to the position of your body with respect to others

Answer 7

body position

Question 8

This is the study of how people communicate by the way they use space

Answer 8

proxemics

Question 9

This is the universal bridge across language barriers and one of the most efficient ways of communicating

Answer 9

smiling

Question 10

(blank) often betrays true feelings, moods, and attitudes

Answer 10

voice quality

Question 11

Preferred pronouns for sending your message

Answer 11

I or my

Question 12

2 types of behaviors facilitating communication

Answer 12

• confirming

- clarity

Question 13

These communication behaviors endorse, recognize, and acknowledge individuals as valuable and significant

Answer 13

confirming behaviors

Question 14

These communication behaviors indicate how clear individuals perceive the teacher or coach as being

Answer 14

clarity behaviors

Question 15

Confirming behaviors result in increased (blank) and (blank)

Answer 15

motivation and affective learning

Question 16

Clarity behaviors facilitate (blank) and (blank)

Answer 16

cognitive and affective learning

Question 17

The most useful method to become more effective at receiving messages

Answer 17

active listening

Question 18

In active listening, listeners show concern for (blank) and (blank)

Answer 18

content and intent of the message, and feelings of the sender

Question 19

This strategy under active listening indicates that you’re listening and that you care

Answer 19

paraphrasing

Question 20

This method for receiving messages communicate that you are “with” the speaker and value the person’s message

Answer 20

supportive listening

Question 21

This method for receiving messages entails being aware that people react differently to the way you communicate

Answer 21

aware listening

Question 22

These occur when messages are misinterpreted or misdirected

Answer 22

breakdowns

Question 23

This is the ability to perceive, recognize, and understand the feelings, behaviors, intentions, and attitudes of others

Answer 23

empathy

Question 24

A caring climate entails (blank) and (blank)

Answer 24

• interpersonally inviting, safe, and supportive

- capable of providing the experience of being valued and respected

Question 25

2 common reasons why communication becomes problematic

Answer 25

• people believe that it is others, rather than themselves, who are ineffective
• lack of trust among parties involved

Question 26

2 requirements for effective communication

Answer 26

• good rapport

- honesty

Question 27

2 typical outcomes of communication breakdowns

Answer 27

sender and receiver failures

Question 28

3 common ways to improve communication

Answer 28

• use interpersonal communication exercises and training
• set up team meetings
• use active and supportive listening techniques

Question 29

This refers to a face-to-face discussion among people in conflict

Answer 29

confrontation

Question 30

3 interpersonal constructs that constitute the basic coach-athlete relationship

Answer 30

• closeness
• co-orientation
• complementarity

Question 31

An interpersonal construct referring to the emotional tone experienced and expressed in their relationships

Answer 31

closeness

Question 32

An interpersonal construct that occurs when relationship members have established a common frame of reference

Answer 32

co-orientation

Question 33

An interpersonal construct referring to the type of interactions where the coach and athletes are engaged

Answer 33

complementarity

Question 34

The most effective way to give criticism

Answer 34

sandwich approach

Question 35

3 components of the sandwich approach

Answer 35

• positive statement
• future-oriented instructions
• compliment

Question 36

To communicate responsibly, you must describe these 4 things

Answer 36

• felings
• thoughts about the action or event
• tangible reason why the behavior affects you
• what you want to be done