"If an Athlete Imagines Having a Good Performance,then That Athlete

question 135

Multiple Choice

"If an athlete imagines having a good performance,then that athlete is more likely to be successful in an event." What is being described by this statement?

• A)a theory.
• B)determinism.
• C)a hypothesis.
• D)a non-causal relationship.

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Definitions:

Norms

Unwritten rules and standards that govern the behavior of individuals within a group or society, guiding what is considered acceptable or unacceptable.

Sherif

Muzafer Sherif, a social psychologist known for his work on norm formation, social conformity, and the Robbers Cave Experiment.

Participant Observation

A qualitative research method in which the researcher becomes actively involved in the group or situation being studied.

Whyte

A reference to William H. Whyte, a sociologist noted for his insights on urban environments, organizational analysis, and social behavior.