The Decisions to Ban and Then Reinstate Eligibility in the Oscar

question 11

Multiple Choice

The decisions to ban and then reinstate eligibility in the Oscar Pistorius case raises questions about the

• A)training methods used by athletes with disabilities.
• B)moral character of elite athletes.
• C)processes through which deviance is defined in sports.
• D)need to ban all forms of technology in sports.

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Definitions:

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior by being delivered as a consequence of that response or behavior.

Cognitive Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that modifies dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts by challenging and changing unhelpful beliefs.

Depression

A common and serious mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities.

Rational Thinking

The process of making decisions based on logical reasoning and critical analysis, rather than emotions or irrational thoughts.