What Is a Possible Explanation as to Why Athletes Who

question 49

Multiple Choice

What is a possible explanation as to why athletes who participate in risky sports might show a different personality profile from those who participate in "safe", or traditional sports?

• A) All of the above
• B) Athletes with high levels of extraversion and openness are drawn to riskier sports
• C) Athletes who complete in riskier sports change over time into more risk-seeking, extraverted people
• D) These athletes have genes that are linked with fearlessness and susceptibility to boredom

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