Magic-Like Rituals Are an Important Part of the Behavior of Athletes

question 49

Multiple Choice

Magic-like rituals are an important part of the behavior of athletes in athletic competition.Certain ritual behaviors,such as wearing the same clothing or washing one's hands after a losing inning,are:

• A)learned and passed down in particular baseball teams
• B)adopted because the player associated certain activities with success
• C)purchased from magical specialists
• D)none of the above

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