Question 1

The heavy emphasis on winning in North America

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A)  is a natural phenomenon. 
B)  is a cultural phenomenon. 
C)  is present in all human societies. 
D)  was transplanted from primitive societies.

Question 2

Summarize the major points of the report in Box 3.2 titled "Two Athletes at the Rio Olympic Games" and then discuss the values exhibited. Finally, summarize your reaction to the report.

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The answer of Summarize the major points of the report...

Question 3

The foundation of the capitalist economic system is

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A)  strong central government. 
B)  competition. 
C)  cooperation. 
D)  family values.

Question 4

"By playing, watching, and reading about sports, children and adults are socialized into America's dominant values." Assuming that this statement is true, explain how this is accomplished.

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The answer of "By playing, watching, and reading about sports,...

Question 5

According to the textbook, "coaches do all they can to socialize their athletes with the value orientation that winning is the most admired achievement in sport." Describe and discuss several of the ways discussed in your text that coaches do that.

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The answer of According to the textbook, "coaches do all...

Question 6

Sport and American values are so intertwined that any attack on sport is often interpreted as unpatriotic.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Sport is one of the most powerful contributors to the ideology of the openness of American society and the meritocratic social order based on hard work.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In an essay on values and sport, demonstrate how sport is a window on society.

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The answer of In an essay on values and sport,...

Question 9

Conformity is a characteristic of all societies.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How do Zuni Indians treat a runner who habitually wins?

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A)  He is disbarred from running. 
B)  He is given gold and silver. 
C)  He is allowed to choose any female in the tribe as his wife. 
D)  He is killed.

Question 11

Identify three of the six most dominant American values that were described in your textbook and explain how each is manifested in society and in sport.

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The answer of Identify three of the six most dominant...

Question 12

Which North American value orientation does the following cliché best illustrate? "It's not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog."

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A)  Success in competition 
B)  Progress 
C)  Materialism 
D)  External conformity

Question 13

Sports reinforce success values for athletes but have little effect on spectators.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Some coaches have violated National Collegiate Athletic Association regulations by

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A)  arranging to have transcripts altered. 
B)  enrolling athletes in classes they never attended. 
C)  allowing substitutes to take admissions tests for athletes. 
D)  illegally using government work-study funds for athletes. 
E)  All of the above

Exam 3: Sport and North American Culture and Values Main Themes

The heavy emphasis on winning in North America

Summarize the major points of the report in Box 3.2 titled "Two Athletes at the Rio Olympic Games" and then discuss the values exhibited. Finally, summarize your reaction to the report.

The foundation of the capitalist economic system is

"By playing, watching, and reading about sports, children and adults are socialized into America's dominant values." Assuming that this statement is true, explain how this is accomplished.

According to the textbook, "coaches do all they can to socialize their athletes with the value orientation that winning is the most admired achievement in sport." Describe and discuss several of the ways discussed in your text that coaches do that.

Sport and American values are so intertwined that any attack on sport is often interpreted as unpatriotic.

Sport is one of the most powerful contributors to the ideology of the openness of American society and the meritocratic social order based on hard work.

In an essay on values and sport, demonstrate how sport is a window on society.

Conformity is a characteristic of all societies.

How do Zuni Indians treat a runner who habitually wins?

Identify three of the six most dominant American values that were described in your textbook and explain how each is manifested in society and in sport.

Which North American value orientation does the following cliché best illustrate? "It's not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog."

Sports reinforce success values for athletes but have little effect on spectators.

Some coaches have violated National Collegiate Athletic Association regulations by