When Athletes Collectively Overconform to the Norms of the Sport

question 19

Multiple Choice

When athletes collectively overconform to the norms of the sport ethic,they may develop hubris,which leads them to see themselves as separate from and superior to the rest of the community.The author explains that this hubris

• A)provides a strong incentive to do excessive community service.
• B)leads to a sense of entitlement and lack of concern for people outside their sport.
• C)makes athletes uncoachable and destroys a foundation for teamwork.
• D)discourages all forms of deviance on and off the field.

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