Question 1

The NCAA recently published a manual for its member institution and athletes that includes guidelines for

Accepted Answer

A)   hazing.
B)   eating disorders.
C)   gambling.
D)   violence by spectators. A

Question 2

The of aggression/violence argues that aggression/violence is largely a product of a socialization process of observational learning and reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A)   instinct theory
B)   social learning theory
C)   frustration/aggression theory
D)   classical conditioning theory B

Question 3

In a survey of western Canadian cities, sport sociologists found that hazing rarely occurred in the various sports they surveyed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

For viewers of sporting events, viewing of aggressive sport action has been shown to decrease subsequent aggressive behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Instinct theories of aggression are supported by evidence that there are cultural differences in the amount of aggression displayed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Anabolic steroids have been found to cause

Accepted Answer

A)   testicular shrinkage.
B)   reduced testosterone production.
C)   bizarre and violent personality changes.
D)   All of the above
E)   A and C only

Question 7

The conflict/cultural perspective views social problems

Accepted Answer

A)   as arising from competition among various groups and interests for power and resources.
B)   as occurring when members of society have not been adequately socialized toward adopting the prescribed norms and values that underlie the social cohesion of that social system.
C)   as occurring when the mass of population is denied access to many of the political, economic, and social resources available to the powerful and wealthy.
D)   Both A and C

Question 8

While steroid use is primarily prevalent among male athletes who are trying to bulk up, afflict female athletes.

Accepted Answer

A)   cocaine use
B)   eating disorders
C)   sleeping disorders
D)   overtraining

Question 9

Your textbook authors suggest factors that might contribute to the alarming trail of violence by athletes against women. They are

Accepted Answer

A)   male bonding rituals.
B)   preconditioning to violent behavior.
C)   steroid use by athletes.
D)   All of the above
E)   B and C only

Question 10

The validity and accuracy of drug testing have been established to the point that there is no longer controversy about drug testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The mass media highlight and foster violence in sport by

Accepted Answer

A)   focusing on rough play.
B)   sportscasters' praising violent play.
C)   replaying spectacular "hits."
D)   All of the above
E)   A and C only

Question 12

Konrad Lorenz, a renowned ethnologist and spokesperson for the of aggression/violence, believed that if nations devoted more energy to sports, the chances of wars between countries would be reduced.

Accepted Answer

A)   instinct theory
B)   social learning theory
C)   frustration/aggression theory
D)   modeling theory

Question 13

Available evidence indicates that athletes are involved in sexual assaults. What is the evidence for this? What accounts for the rather alarming trail of evidence of athlete violence against women?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Available evidence indicates that athletes are involved...

Question 14

At all levels of sports, incentives exist for athletes to be violent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Functionalism views social problems occurring when members of society have not been adequately socialized toward adopting the prescribed norms and values that underlie the social cohesion and stability of that social system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Three theories of aggression/violence dominate the literature on this subject. Identify those three theories and describe how they have been employed to explain either the social functions of sport or the reasons behind violence in sport.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Three theories of aggression/violence dominate the literature...

Question 17

Society's concept of masculinity is inextricably woven into aggressive, forceful, physical behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to studies of college athletes within the past decade, of female athletes reported disordered eating.

Accepted Answer

A)   between 20 and 33 percent
B)   less than 20 percent
C)   over 90 percent
D)   between 60 and 80 percent

Question 19

The amount of cocaine, crack, heroin, and speed usage is comparable to the amount of alcohol usage by athletes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Existing studies on catharsis and physical activity indicate that vigorous physical activity does not act as a catharsis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Social Problems and North American Sport: Violence and Substance Abuse

The NCAA recently published a manual for its member institution and athletes that includes guidelines for

The of aggression/violence argues that aggression/violence is largely a product of a socialization process of observational learning and reinforcement.

In a survey of western Canadian cities, sport sociologists found that hazing rarely occurred in the various sports they surveyed.

For viewers of sporting events, viewing of aggressive sport action has been shown to decrease subsequent aggressive behavior.

Instinct theories of aggression are supported by evidence that there are cultural differences in the amount of aggression displayed.

Anabolic steroids have been found to cause

The conflict/cultural perspective views social problems

While steroid use is primarily prevalent among male athletes who are trying to bulk up, afflict female athletes.

Your textbook authors suggest factors that might contribute to the alarming trail of violence by athletes against women. They are

The validity and accuracy of drug testing have been established to the point that there is no longer controversy about drug testing.

The mass media highlight and foster violence in sport by

Konrad Lorenz, a renowned ethnologist and spokesperson for the of aggression/violence, believed that if nations devoted more energy to sports, the chances of wars between countries would be reduced.

Available evidence indicates that athletes are involved in sexual assaults. What is the evidence for this? What accounts for the rather alarming trail of evidence of athlete violence against women?

At all levels of sports, incentives exist for athletes to be violent.

Functionalism views social problems occurring when members of society have not been adequately socialized toward adopting the prescribed norms and values that underlie the social cohesion and stability of that social system.

Three theories of aggression/violence dominate the literature on this subject. Identify those three theories and describe how they have been employed to explain either the social functions of sport or the reasons behind violence in sport.

Society's concept of masculinity is inextricably woven into aggressive, forceful, physical behavior.

According to studies of college athletes within the past decade, of female athletes reported disordered eating.

The amount of cocaine, crack, heroin, and speed usage is comparable to the amount of alcohol usage by athletes.

Existing studies on catharsis and physical activity indicate that vigorous physical activity does not act as a catharsis.