Which of the Following Is Characteristic of Organized Sports as an Agent

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of organized sports as an agent of socialization?

• A)presumed to "build character" and to contribute to hard work and competitiveness
• B)decreased academic performance relative to nonparticipants
• C)higher rates of teen sexual activity and pregnancy among girls
• D)less likely to hold negative attitudes about homosexuality among boys

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Definitions:

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary, non-striated muscle found in the walls of internal organs such as the intestine and uterus, controlling movement within these organs.

Homeostatic Actions

These are the processes through which an organism maintains stability in its internal environment despite external changes.

Anesthetic

Substances that cause loss of sensation or consciousness, used medically during surgeries.

Coelom

A fluid-filled body cavity found in most multicellular organisms, entirely surrounded by mesoderm tissue, providing space for the development and suspension of organs and systems.