A Very Serious Problem Related to Participation in Organized Athletics

question 79

Multiple Choice

A very serious problem related to participation in organized athletics during adolescence is

• A) the risk of serious injury, which happens to many high school athletes.
• B) the risk of becoming socially ostracized if one is not victorious on their team.
• C) the use of illegal drugs to enhance performance.
• D) the likelihood of getting involved in inter-school fights over team loyalty.

Understand the concepts and types of microaggressions and their impacts on out-groups.

Identify and describe psychological techniques used in persuasion and commitment.

Recognize the role of attribution biases in prejudice and stereotype formation.

Understand the social psychology behind ingroups and outgroups and their perceptions.

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