You are not performing the surface dive correctly. Give it another try.

You are not performing the surface dive correctly. Give it another try.

• A. Effective
• B. Ineffective
• C. Neutral
• D. Constructive

Answer: (B)

Evaluating a surface dive hinges on whether the action achieves its goal: reaching the submerged victim quickly and safely. If you’re not performing the dive correctly, it won’t accomplish that objective, leading to wasted time and energy and potential risk to both you and the victim. That’s why the correct label is ineffective—the dive fails to meet its purpose. It isn’t neutral or constructive in this context, because the outcome clearly impacts performance and safety. It also isn’t effective, since the technique isn’t being done correctly.

Evaluating a surface dive hinges on whether the action achieves its goal: reaching the submerged victim quickly and safely. If you’re not performing the dive correctly, it won’t accomplish that objective, leading to wasted time and energy and potential risk to both you and the victim. That’s why the correct label is ineffective—the dive fails to meet its purpose.

It isn’t neutral or constructive in this context, because the outcome clearly impacts performance and safety. It also isn’t effective, since the technique isn’t being done correctly.