Bcssa VI Conflict And Resolution Quiz 2018

1. Many bullies have themselves been bullied.

True

False

A large number of bullies have themselves been bullied.

Explanation

A large number of bullies have themselves been bullied.

2. Treating people with respect and dignity are the basis of the BCSSA harassment policy?

True

False

3. Harassment is defined as:Any comments, conduct or gestures which are insulting, intimidating, hurtful, malicious, degrading or otherwise offensive to an individual or group of individuals or which create an uncomfortable environment, or which might reasonably be expected to cause embarrassment, insecurity, discomfort, offence or humiliation to another person or group.

True

False

4. Body language and response may indicate a conflict is brewing?

True

False

5. A swimmer shows you an Instagram picture that they have edited to make a swimmer look fat. The swimmer in the picture is quite upset. This a form of harassment or bullying and must be dealt with.

True

False

6. A swimmer comes to you and shows you some texts that they think are nasty. You read it and determine the child is being too sensitive. As a result, you convince the child not to tell anyone else as it will just upset them. Experts would say that your decision was correct.

True

False

Remember harassment is sometimes a perception issue. However we can not initially ignore that until it has been properly investigated.

Explanation

Remember harassment is sometimes a perception issue. However we can not initially ignore that until it has been properly investigated.

7. A parent approaches their regional director to complain that an "S" category swimmer was seen working with a winter club in violation of the BCSSA rules. She asks the regional director to look into it. Is this harassment?

Yes

No

There has been a suggestion of illegal training. Asking the regional director to look into it is a reasonable request providing the parent has not been spreading it all around the pool. The infraction must be proven true. Even then if the parent bad mouths the swimmer or their family that would be considered harassment.

Explanation

There has been a suggestion of illegal training. Asking the regional director to look into it is a reasonable request providing the parent has not been spreading it all around the pool. The infraction must be proven true. Even then if the parent bad mouths the swimmer or their family that would be considered harassment.

8. Conflict isn't bad, how we deal with it may be.

True

False

9. After yelling at you, a parent later returns and apologizes for their behaviour. This is part of the depression or remorse cycle of anger.

True

False

Often or not people's response to stress or crisis as they perceive it can be extreme anger.

Explanation

Often or not people's response to stress or crisis as they perceive it can be extreme anger.

10. Perception is often a problem with harassment. In other words, the offending party may not realize that what they are saying was hurtful.

True

False

A large component of harassment is poor communication.

Explanation

A large component of harassment is poor communication.

11. Anger has several components including:TriggerEscalationCrisesRecoveryDepression

True

False

12. Harassment is a very fine line which must be respected. When one crosses that line they must retreat as graciously as possible and not venture over it again.

True

False

13. You jokingly tell a girl with red hair that blonde girls are a better date because of their widely known reputation. Is this harassment?

Yes

No

14. Anger is a component of conflict.

True

False

15. You jokingly comment to a blonde girl that a blonde's reputation is well known. Is this harassment?

Yes

No

16. Which of the following is NOT harassment?

Racial slurs

Political slurs

Saying no to an invitation for coffee

Asking someone to decipher what they wrote on a DQ.

Commenting on the fact a person is gay.

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17. In responding to conflict, a response may be to accommodate the person?

True

False

Accommodate, Avoid, Compete, Compromise, Morally disapprove, and Collaborate are all parts of our response to conflict.

Explanation

Accommodate, Avoid, Compete, Compromise, Morally disapprove, and Collaborate are all parts of our response to conflict.

18. While dealing with a highly volatile person, it is advisable to get as technical as possible as understanding will help diffuse the situation.

True

False

On the contrary it is more advisable to keep it simple and short. The goal is to diffuse, not further aggravate the situation.

Explanation

On the contrary it is more advisable to keep it simple and short. The goal is to diffuse, not further aggravate the situation.

19. While watching a practice one parent comments that the only reason their child can not beat another child in races is that the other child must surely have swum secretly in the off season. Is this harassment if the statement is in fact not true?

True

False

False accusations are not permitted in any form of society let a lone BCSSA.

Explanation

False accusations are not permitted in any form of society let a lone BCSSA.

20. After a parent has yelled and screamed at you for DQing their child they come and apologize profusely. At this point everything should be good and the confrontation should no longer bother you.

True

False

We all deal with confrontation differently. It may bother you for quite some time. In these circumstances you may want to seek counselling on dealing with confrontation.

Explanation

We all deal with confrontation differently. It may bother you for quite some time. In these circumstances you may want to seek counselling on dealing with confrontation.

21. While walking through the day camping area at a swim meet you observe a child being told by some kids he\she can not play with them. Is this a form of bullying?

Yes

No

Exclusion is a form of bullying. It is one of the reasons teachers pick teams at school instead of relying on the kids to do it.

Explanation

Exclusion is a form of bullying. It is one of the reasons teachers pick teams at school instead of relying on the kids to do it.

22. Based on the question regarding the Instagram photo the following step\s would not be appropriate.

Tell the child in the picture to just ignore those people as not to make an issue of it.

Tell the child if they complain then the other kids will continue to bully them.

Speak with the parents of the offending chid\children to make them aware of the situation.

Communicate to the involved swimmers and parents that this sort of thing, intended or not can be mean.

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23. Please chose the components of the conflict circle.

Conflicts

Consequences

Beliefs and Attitudes

Harassment

Response

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24. Harassment is a point of view as apposed to hard and fast principles?

True

False

Harassment need only be construed by someone. Furthermore it can be perceived by a third party.

Explanation

Harassment need only be construed by someone. Furthermore it can be perceived by a third party.

25. The BCSSA policies against harassment apply at all BCSSA functions and activities. Check which of these events the rule applies to.

BCSSA swim meets

SNC swim meets

Swim practice

You are out fishing with a buddy.

Swim Canada (SNC) meets will have their own policies. While their policies may be similar they do not follow under the BCSSA umbrella.
If you and your buddy are fishing you are again not under the umbrella of the BCSSA and as such comments would not apply to the BCSSA.

Explanation

Swim Canada (SNC) meets will have their own policies. While their policies may be similar they do not follow under the BCSSA umbrella.
If you and your buddy are fishing you are again not under the umbrella of the BCSSA and as such comments would not apply to the BCSSA.

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Bcssa VI CoNFLict And Resolution Quiz 2018