Chapter 17: Minority Athletes in Sports
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Why does Harry Edwards believe white athletes have a psychological disadvantage?

  • They believe black athletes are automatically superior. (correct)
  • They lack access to good coaching.
  • They face discrimination from sports organizations.
  • They don't have a year-round good weather advantage.

What percentage of major league baseball rosters are accounted for by Dominican Republican athletes?

  • 50%
  • 37%
  • 25%
  • 12% (correct)

What has led to the bias affecting white athletes in sports?

  • Media portrayal of black athletes.
  • Physical disadvantages of white athletes.
  • The 'white man's lie'. (correct)
  • Lack of funding for white athletes.

Why are Dominican Republican athletes considered impressive in Major League Baseball?

<p>Year-round good weather. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason behind the success of black professionals in sports according to the text?

<p>Dedication and hard work. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for suggesting that black athletes may be superior?

<p>Higher percentage of fast twitch fibers in thigh skeletal muscles compared to French Canadians (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cornerstone of K. Anders Ericsson's theory of exceptional performance as discussed in the text?

<p>Deliberate practice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor contributing to the success of gay games, as per the information provided?

<p>Incorporation of artists and musicians (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Minnesota Multi-Phasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) reveal about parachutists?

<p>Elevated scores on certain scales indicating unconventional traits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of rock climbing, what does Gates and Miller's quote suggest about individuals who engage in such high-risk activities?

<p>'It is a status symbol and a significant challenge.' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes firstborn individuals in terms of their involvement in high-risk sports?

<p>'Their life satisfaction comes from personal achievements.' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Patting Juba' refers to:

<p>'A substitute for lacking musical instruments.' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Flaws in Darwinism hypothesis' refer to its inability to account for:

<p>'Intelligence and character.' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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