people agree and accept ideologies

Socialization refers to a process that

involves social development and learning about social worlds

Research indicates that when people retire from sports they are most likely to have problems if they

have few experiences outside the culture of sports

Sociological theories are different from our personal theories in that they

are developed using systematic research and logic

A neoliberal society is one in which

individualism is valued and public programs are cut back

Deviance may involve underconformity or overconformity to norms. Overconformity is

based on unquestioned acceptance of norms

Research suggests that one way to increase fun in youth sports is to

increase action during games and matches

An absolutist approach to deviance in sports is based on the assumption that

unchanging moral truths are the foundation for all norms

When sociologists do ethnographies, data are collected in the field through

observations and in-depth interviews

Gender ideology refers to

ideas and beliefs about masculinity and femininity

Knowledge produce in the sociology of sport is primarily based on

social research and social theories

The author suggests that athletes engage in overconformity in sports because of their desire to

play and be accepted as an athlete by other athletes

Sport culture is created when

people in sports interact with each other

In organized youth sport programs that emphasize the performance ethic there often is a corresponding emphasis on

sport specialization among children

As the term is used by sociologists, deviance

always involves a violation of a law

Informal games are generally organized to emphasize

adherence to rules and strict enforcement of rules

The author uses the term "social world" to refer to a

way of life and mindset that people develop in a particular setting

The potential for child abuse is highest in elite, specialized sport training programs when

income of adults depends on performance of children

Donnelly and Young used data from interviews with climbers and rugby players to say that becoming an athlete involved

being recognized as a person with desire to play sport

Culture consists of...

ways of life that people create as they live together

Why is it difficult to study deviance in sport?

there are rules that prohibit athletes in some communities

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1
Hegemony is what?
people work to satisfy societal needs
people agree and accept ideologies
privileged people in society share their resources and power
social conflict is disruptive in society
2
Socialization refers to a process that
permanently alters a person's genetic disposition
occurs only during a person's formative years in childhood
involves social development and learning about social worlds
molds people into productive citizens
3
Research indicates that when people retire from sports they are most likely to have problems if they
have no awards to show for it
never developed a close relationship with a coach
have few experiences outside the culture of sports
stopped playing voluntarily
4
Sociological theories are different from our personal theories in that they
are developed using systematic research and logic
don't allow us to make predictions
are based special analytical abilities
combine observations of men and women
5
A neoliberal society is one in which
left-wing values become widely accepted
spiritual values become more important than material values
people voluntarily pay taxes to support public sport programs
individualism is valued and public programs are cut back
6
The author suggests that because children today seldom play informal games, there is a need for
hybrid sports
school sports
video games sports
parent-controlled sports
7
Deviance may involve underconformity or overconformity to norms. Overconformity is
based on unquestioned acceptance of norms
harmless
so rare it cannot be studied
generally uncontrollable
8
Research suggests that one way to increase fun in youth sports is to
eliminate challenges
create more rules and clarify the expectations for children
increase action during games and matches
ban all adults from watching games
9
An absolutist approach to deviance in sports is based on the assumption that
unchanging moral truths are the foundation for all norms
there are no ideals in society
humans have inborn tendencies to be evil
humans have inborn tendencies to be moral
10
Sociology helps us examine....
connections between our bodies and our family backgrounds
the connection between biology and social activities
politics and economics throughout history
social life in context
11
The author explains that deviance involving underconformity consists of ideas, traits, or actions that
violate only those terms that are based on religion
can, in extreme cases, lead to fascism
are inherently evil
are subnormal
12
An emphasis on the performance ethic is most likely in programs sponsored by
public, tax-supported organizations
private commercial clubs
public, non-profit organizations
private, non-profit sport organizations
13
When sociologists do ethnographies, data are collected in the field through
in-depth interviews
use of quantitative methods
observations and in-depth interviews
surveys
14
Gender ideology refers to
ideas and beliefs based on science of gender
definitions of how boys and girls out to be raised
biology of male and female
ideas and beliefs about masculinity and femininity
15
Knowledge produce in the sociology of sport is primarily based on
informed opinions of journalists
statements made by people in sports
social research and social theories
personal theories and data collection
16
Social constructions are created by
behavior
peoples' interactions
culture
ideas
17
The author suggests that athletes engage in overconformity in sports because of their desire to
win games, meets, and matches
play and be accepted as an athlete by other athletes
avoid media coverage and excessive attention
make money and become famous
18
Sport culture is created when
people in sports interact with each other
organized so meaning is the same in all societies
activities remain the same throughout history
all sports are the same all over the world
19
In organized youth sport programs that emphasize the performance ethic there often is a corresponding emphasis on
making sure children have fun
pressuring children to quit sports once they become skilled
sport specialization among children
putting children into many different programs
20
Becoming and staying involved in sports is grounded in a series of processes. Which of the following is NOT one
personality revisions
social support
identity formation
self-reflection
21
According to the definition in the book, which of the following would be an example of a sport
Jumping rope in PE
Jogging with friends on the weekend
Racing the INDY 500
Playing chess in a city tournament
22
As the term is used by sociologists, deviance
is punished only when it occurs in formal situations
can involve a person's ideas and traits as well as actions
refers to any action that is seen as different
always involves a violation of a law
23
Informal games are generally organized to emphasize
winning and personal performance records
adherence to rules and strict enforcement of rules
the elimination of physical challenges
action and personal involvement
24
The author uses the term "social world" to refer to a
way of life and mindset that people develop in a particular setting
set of media-generated images
set of relationships that dominate a person's life
a special place people go to enjoy their time
25
The potential for child abuse is highest in elite, specialized sport training programs when
income of adults depends on performance of children
child athletes rebel against coaches and take over training
children are encouraged to train with peers they don't know
coaches use training methods used by college coaches
26
Theories that ways that people express their values, ideas, and beliefs are called
cultural theories
action theories
structural theories
interactionist theories
27
Donnelly and Young used data from interviews with climbers and rugby players to say that becoming an athlete involved
taking risks in a sport so that physical skills are seen by others
being recognized as a person with desire to play sport
gaining sponsorships from corporations
acquiring knowledge and developing an identity as an athlete
28
Theories that used concepts such as role model and identity are
cultural theories
interactionist theories
structural theories
psycho-social theories
29
Culture consists of...
ways of life that people create as they live together
ways of living that are common only among the rich
rules and procedures that some people impose on each other
activities such as opera and classical music
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Why is it difficult to study deviance in sport?
training occurs in settings where athletes are difficult to observe
people in sport organizations do not care about ethical issues
types and causes of deviance in sports are very diverse
there are rules that prohibit athletes in some communities

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