Marks Argues That Athletic Ability Is Based on All of the Following

question 110

Multiple Choice

Marks argues that athletic ability is based on all of the following except:

• A) race
• B) social factors
• C) cultural factors
• D) genetics

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Definitions:

Social Desirability

The inclination of individuals to respond to questions in a way that they believe will be positively perceived by others.

Cognitive Consistency Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to maintain consistency among their cognitions, leading to changes in beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors when inconsistencies arise.

Discussion Section

The discussion section of a research paper is where the results are interpreted in the context of the initial hypothesis, implications are explored, and future research directions are suggested.

Practical Applications

Practical applications are the real-world uses or implementations of theories, concepts, or technologies to solve practical problems or improve conditions.