When Someone Approaches Another Person and Says, "I Have Some

question 9

Multiple Choice

When someone approaches another person and says, "I have some bad news," the person likely expects to hear something upsetting. What does the statement "I have some bad news" do to the recipient?

• A) preconditions
• B) frames
• C) primes
• D) desensitizes

Understand how to provide detailed reasons for bad news in a manner that is clear yet considerate.

Recognize the importance of maintaining a positive relationship with the recipient despite delivering bad news.

Know the guidelines for making a clear statement of bad news when organizing a negative message using the indirect method.

Understand how to effectively close a negative message to build goodwill.

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Definitions:

Isometric

Pertaining to the contraction of a muscle without significant change in length, typically involved in exercises where the joint angle and muscle length do not change.

Isotonic

Referring to a solution that has the same salt concentration as the cells and blood of the body, or to muscle contractions where muscle length changes under a constant load.

Muscle Fibers

Muscle fibers are the individual contractile units within skeletal muscle, consisting of myofibrils that enable muscles to contract and generate movement.

Concentric Contraction

Muscle contraction where muscle fibers shorten while generating force, typically occurring when a muscle is actively producing movement.