One of the Reasons That It Is Difficult to Study

question 38

Multiple Choice

One of the reasons that it is difficult to study deviance in sports is that

• A)athletic training occurs in settings where athletes are difficult to observe.
• B)the types and causes of deviance in sports are very diverse.
• C)people in sport organizations do not care about ethical issues.
• D)there are rules that prohibit arresting athletes in some communities.

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Definitions:

Reinforcing Desired Behaviors

A technique in behavior therapy and conditioning involving rewards or positive feedback to encourage the repetition of specific actions or conduct.

Systematically Desensitizing

A therapeutic technique used to reduce fear or anxiety towards a particular object or situation by gradually exposing the subject to the object or situation in a controlled manner.

Test Anxiety

A psychological condition in which individuals experience extreme distress and anxiety in testing situations, potentially impairing their performance.

Token Economy

An operant conditioning procedure in which people earn a token of some sort for exhibiting a desired behavior and can later exchange the tokens for various privileges or treats.