After Reviewing Research Findings Related to Student Popularity and Sport

question 40

Multiple Choice

After reviewing research findings related to student popularity and sport participation,the author hypothesizes that in comparison with young men,young women in high school are

• A)less likely to view sports as an identity focal point in their lives.
• B)less likely to excel across social,academic,and athletic spheres in school.
• C)more likely to connect their sexuality and sexual identity with sport participation.
• D)gain more status and popularity from sport participation.

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