Understanding Deviance in Sports Requires an Understanding of "The Sport

question 52

Multiple Choice

Understanding deviance in sports requires an understanding of "the sport ethic." Which of the following beliefs is NOT one of the core norms of the sport ethic?

• A)An athlete strives for distinction.
• B)An athlete accepts no obstacles in the pursuit of success.
• C)An athlete accepts pain but avoids risks.
• D)An athlete is dedicated to "the game."

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Definitions:

Freedom

The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

Researcher's Hypothesis

A statement or prediction that a researcher sets out to test through experimental or observational study.

Cues

Signals or stimuli that trigger a reaction or encourage a specific response or behavior in humans or animals.

Natural Selection

The process whereby those members of a species that survive and reproduce most effectively are the ones that pass along their genes to future generations.