The Author Hypothesizes That Dominant Racial Ideology Influences Athletic Performance

question 19

Multiple Choice

The author hypothesizes that dominant racial ideology influences athletic performance among black men in many societies because it encourages those men to

• A)feel a sense of destiny to become great athletes in certain sports.
• B)have extremely high levels of self-confidence in all realms of social life.
• C)avoid power and performance sports.
• D)ignore many of the opportunities to play sports in public schools.

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Definitions:

Temporal Discounting

The tendency for people to value immediate rewards more highly than future rewards.

Self-Defeating

Behaviors or thought patterns that undermine an individual's success, happiness, or well-being.

Suicide Rates

The statistical measure of the number of suicide deaths in a specified population, typically expressed per 100,000 individuals.

Burdensomeness

The feeling or perception of being a burden to others, often associated with negative self-evaluation and emotional distress.