Social Issues in Sports: Weeks 12-13

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a symbol that we use to make sense of our own and others' behavior?

Accepted Answer

exercise

Question 2

What is stacking?

Accepted Answer

putting minorities in less central and less important roles in a sport

Question 3

Social Media has only had a positive impact on sports at every level

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

What percent of high school athletes eventually become professional athletes?

Accepted Answer

.01%

Question 5

When a threat to the self image of an athlete is not dealt with properly, it can lead to _______.

Accepted Answer

self destructive behavior

Question 6

How does a child begin to identify as an "athlete"?

Accepted Answer

they are recognized as athletes by significant others

Question 7

While Title IX led to an increase in female athletes, it led to decrease in female coaches

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Social Media has....

Accepted Answer

brought athletes closer to fan by becoming more accessible

Question 9

Which of the following is an argument for an emphasis on participation in sports in school?

Accepted Answer

Being a students athlete increases your opportunities for social mobility

Question 10

The % of minority coaches and executives in the NBA and NFL is much less than the % of minority players.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Which of the following might pose a "threat" to one's athletic identity?

Accepted Answer

a high school players gets cut from the team

Question 12

What is an example of stacking in sports?

Accepted Answer

not letting African Americans play quarterback or become coaches

Question 13

We create ourself image on our own without the influence of others.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

According to symbolic interactionism theory, why do we care what others think about us?

Accepted Answer

because we want to be perceived a certain way

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