In Athletic Events,home Advantage Can Turn into Home Field Disadvantage

question 22

Multiple Choice

In athletic events,home advantage can turn into home field disadvantage when

• A)the fans of the home team become apathetic and are not fully supportive of their team.
• B)the visiting team,aroused by the odds against them in hostile surroundings,performs far beyond its normal capability.
• C)the pressure to win becomes too great,causing players to perform below their level of expertise.
• D)the home team becomes overconfident when they play on home turf,causing players to perform below their potential.

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