Question 1

Research has shown that spectators are most likely to be violent when they interpret the actions of the players on the field to be

Accepted Answer

A)  violent.
B)  emotionally intense.
C)  uncontrolled.
D)  product-oriented. A

Question 2

The author argues that players in noncontact sports are

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A)  seldom rewarded for aggressive behaviors.
B)  taught to use psychological as well as physical violence.
C)  the most violent of all athletes when they have opportunities to be violent.
D)  more likely than athletes in contact sports to use intimidation. A

Question 3

Loic Wacquant's study of an inner-city boxing gym in Chicago indicated that the boxers

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A)  were eager to use their fighting skills to protect themselves on the streets.
B)  learned to control violent actions as they learned the craft of boxing.
C)  joined the gym to learn violence in an organized setting.
D)  were motivated by hate for fellow boxers who trained at other gyms. B

Question 4

Most sociological research on sport spectator violence has been done by scholars in

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A)  North America.
B)  South America.
C)  Asia.
D)  Europe.

Question 5

A study by Nancy Theberge found that elite women ice hockey players have a difficult time controlling all forms of brutal body contact in their sport because

Accepted Answer

A)  their coaches demand that they use violence as a game strategy.
B)  they love the physicality of ice hockey.
C)  they often develop a strong hatred for their opponents.
D)  their teammates expect them to use forms of quasi-criminal violence.

Question 6

In the culture of heavy contact sports,there is a general norm emphasizing that

Accepted Answer

A)  violence destroys careers.
B)  fighting loses games but wins fans.
C)  coaches cut violent players.
D)  violence is part of the game.

Question 7

According to the author,watching sports on television often leads viewers to be

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A)  so hostile that it creates a context in which violence is common.
B)  emotionally expressive,but not overtly violent.
C)  targets of violence done by people who dislike sports.
D)  angry and violent only when they are watching with a crowd.

Question 8

Studies show that in comparison with sports today,the tournaments and sport activities in medieval and early modern Europe were

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A)  less likely to involve serious injuries.
B)  more likely to use technology.
C)  more rule-governed.
D)  more violent.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT among the author's policy recommendations for controlling sport violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Respecting the needs and rights of the spectators.
B)  Limiting on-the-field violence.
C)  Establishing closer relationships between communities and teams.
D)  Banning all block sales of tickets to large groups of people.

Question 10

In the information on terrorism it is noted that

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A)  since 9/11/2001,security at sport events has actually decreased.
B)  there has never been a case of terrorism at a major sport event.
C)  sports can't be separated from aspects of social life that inspire terrorism.
D)  terrorists are regularly arrested at sport events in the U.S.

Question 11

The author suggests that violence against women by male athletes is associated with at least five specific aspects of the culture of men's sports.Which of the following is NOT one of those aspects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collective hubris that separates athletes from the rest of the community.
B)  A general failure to hold athletes accountable for violating community norms.
C)  Support for the view that violence is a useful interpersonal tool.
D)  Repressed feelings of hostility created by failures on the field.

Question 12

The person who plays the role of "enforcer" on a contact sport team is expected to

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A)  assist referees in controlling the game.
B)  intimidate and use violence against opponents.
C)  provide legal advice to teammates.
D)  aggravate the coach of the opposing team.

Question 13

Deviant overconformity is associated with some forms of violence in sports.The roots of this violence are grounded in

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A)  a desire for self-fulfillment and personal satisfaction.
B)  a lack of commitment to team norms.
C)  the desire to gain reaffirmation for one's identity as an athlete.
D)  a deep and secure sense of self-worth as a human being.

Question 14

As defined in the chapter,intimidation refers to

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A)  any verbal behavior motivated by anger or frustration.
B)  physical actions that are rigidly focused on a particular task.
C)  words,gestures,or actions that threaten violence or aggression.
D)  all efforts that are made to influence another person.

Question 15

It is difficult to say that playing violent sports causes people to be violent off the field because

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A)  violent sports may attract people who already have records of being violent.
B)  researchers cannot agree on a definition of violence.
C)  athletes won't talk about their experiences on the field.
D)  athletes generally look for trouble when they are off the field.

Question 16

Social historians suggest that violence remains an issue in sports because

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A)  sports are designed to create tension and excitement.
B)  coaches have little training in strategies of violence control.
C)  the personalities of athletes have become more violent over time.
D)  spectators are less civilized today than they were in the past.

Question 17

Todd Crosset's review of research on sexual assaults by male athletes indicates that

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A)  playing violent sports has no connection with sexual assault rates.
B)  male athletes have higher assault rates than any other group in society.
C)  it is misleading to focus only on athletes when studying sexual assault.
D)  male athletes are clearly a dangerous group of people.

Question 18

Spectator violence varies with many factors.Which of the following is NOT one of those factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  The location of the event.
B)  Alcohol consumption by the spectators.
C)  The importance of the teams as a source of identity for the spectators.
D)  The personality profiles of regular spectators at an event.

Question 19

The author notes that the legal liability related to brain injuries is most likely to affect the future of

Accepted Answer

A)  global soccer leagues where players make low salaries.
B)  heavy contact sports played by athletes under the legal age of consent.
C)  sports played by people from low income families.
D)  women's heavy contact and collision sports.

Question 20

Sport participation may help people learn to control aggressive action in their lives.This has occurred in connection with some combat sports when the

Accepted Answer

A)  people are committed to competitive success in their sport.
B)  coaches teach athletes how to effectively use their bodies as weapons.
C)  athletes in a sport come from mixed social class and racial backgrounds.
D)  coaches promote norms emphasizing non-violence and respect for self and others.

Exam 6: Violence in Sports: Does It Affect Our Lives