When the Issue of Head Injuries and Possible Neurological and Cognitive

question 6

Multiple Choice

When the issue of head injuries and possible neurological and cognitive problems of football players was first brought to the attention of the NFL, they responded by:

• A) Immediately launching enquiries into the connection
• B) Supporting independent research examining the issue
• C) Working with journalists, scientists and doctors to better understand the evidence being uncovered
• D) Outright denying the evidence and downplaying the risks of brain injury in football

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Definitions:

Defensive Communication

A form of interaction where an individual feels threatened or anticipates threat in the message, often leading to a defensive response.

Nondefensive Communication

A form of interaction characterized by openness, honesty, and respect, without the need to defend oneself or attack others, fostering positive dialogue.

Defensive Tactics

Strategies employed to protect oneself or an organization from criticism, competition, or other threats.

Polyphasic Activity

Polyphasic Activity refers to the distribution of sleep or other activities into multiple short periods throughout a 24-hour cycle, contrary to having one long uninterrupted period.