Narrative 12-1 Although the Advent of Professional Women's Sporting Leagues Have Led

question 37

Multiple Choice

Narrative 12-1
Although the advent of professional women's sporting leagues have led to dramatic increases in opportunities for women in sports at high school,collegiate,and professional levels,significant discrepancies still exist between men's and women's sports. For example,women receive less media coverage,promotion,and institutional support.
-Refer to Narrative 12-1. According to which of the following theories is the motivation for women athletes to perform at the top of their ability less than that for men?

• A)equity theory  
• B)reinforcement theory  
• C)goal-setting theory  
• D)theory of procedural justice

---

Definitions:

Past Sins

A term referring to wrongdoings or mistakes made in one's past.

Mixed Communication

A form of communication that utilizes both verbal and nonverbal methods to convey messages.

Continuously

Occurring without interruption or in an unbroken sequence of events.

Twirls

Repetitive, spinning or twisting movement, often referring to a behavior exhibited for self-soothing or as a part of a dance or performance.