One of the Reasons That It Is Difficult to Study

question 4

Multiple Choice

One of the reasons that it is difficult to study deviance in sports is that much of it involves actions grounded in

• A)accepting and overconforming to norms in sport cultures.
• B)a rejection of norms and expectations in society and sports.
• C)strong feelings of despair and alienation among athletes and coaches.
• D)a strong desire on the part of athletes to avoid responsibility.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theory of human development that contends that irrational, unconscious drives and motives underlie human behavior.

Moral Standards

Principles or rules of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good or bad, guiding ethical judgment and actions.

Personality

A person's special mix of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral reactions.

Cross-Cultural Research

Studies designed to compare and contrast cultures, exploring how values, behaviors, and norms differ and are the same across societies.