Athletes with a Pessimistic Explanatory Style Are More Likely Than

question 16

Multiple Choice

Athletes with a pessimistic explanatory style are more likely than other athletes to

• A) train hard for an upcoming contest.
• B) respond to a defeat with an increased effort.
• C) give up after a defeat.
• D) blame their failures on other people.

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Definitions:

Vicarious Conditioning

A learning process in which an individual learns to respond in a certain way by observing others, who are called models, experiencing consequences for their behavior.

Throwing Salt

A superstitious act of throwing salt over one's shoulder to ward off evil or bring good luck.

Chef

A professional cook, typically the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel, responsible for preparing meals, planning menus, and overseeing the kitchen staff.

Observational Learning

A learning process where individuals learn by watching the behaviors of others and the consequences of those behaviors.