How Does Roberts Explain the Increasing Popularity of Extreme Sports

question 22

Multiple Choice

How does Roberts explain the increasing popularity of extreme sports over time?

• A) As Western, industrialized, nations became wealthier, people spent more money on sports.
• B) As social policies increased overall safety, the need to create risk-taking opportunities increased.
• C) As traditional media was replaced with streaming services, the need for additional content drove demand for extreme sports.
• D) As corporations expanded their markets, they created niche markets centered on extreme sports.

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