If the Presence of an Eating Disorder Is Suspected, Which

question 20

Multiple Choice

If the presence of an eating disorder is suspected, which is the most appropriate course of action for a coach to take?

• A) Give the athlete time to resolve the issue before taking any action.
• B) Ask an assistant coach or athletic trainer to talk directly to the athlete.
• C) Meet with the athlete and casually discuss his or her food intake.
• D) Immediately refer the athlete to a trained professional for further evaluation.

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Definitions:

Best Response

A strategy that produces the most favorable outcome for a player, taking other players' strategies as given.

Simultaneous Game

A situation in game theory where all players make their decisions or moves at the same time without knowledge of the others' choices.

Shoplifter

A person who steals goods from a store while pretending to be a customer.

Nash Equilibrium

A concept in game theory where no player can benefit by changing their strategy while the other players keep theirs unchanged, leading to a situation of mutual best response.