The Fascination with So-Called 'Cyborg Athletes' Is Interesting Because

question 21

Multiple Choice

The fascination with so-called 'cyborg athletes' is interesting because:

• A) Rarely do such athletes get labelled with accusations that they are cheating or have an unfair advantage over able-bodied athletes
• B) They are often understood to be less-skilled athletes who simply buy unfair performances advantages in the form of technologies
• C) Most athletes use some form of performance enhancing technology, and these athletes are considered similarly to cyborg athletes who use wheelchairs or prosthetics
• D) Their bodies are scrutinized in similar ways and to a similar degree as able-bodied athletes

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Definitions:

Guilt Complex

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Communal Orientation

An attitude or approach focused on sharing and prioritizing communal goals and responsibilities over individual needs or achievements.

Collective Guilt

Feelings of guilt experienced by members of a group due to actions or misdeeds perceived as perpetrated by the group.

Communal Orientation

A personality trait or orientation characterized by a focus on the community and others, emphasizing cooperation and sharing.