Question 1

According to functionalist social theory, maintaining the social system as a whole and promoting a social value consensus and stability help to create a high degree of support for societal goals and cultural values.

Accepted Answer

This is one of the key tenets of functionalist social theory, which emphasizes the importance of social cohesion and shared values in promoting social order and stability. Maintaining the social system and promoting a consensus around cultural values are seen as key mechanisms for achieving these goals.

Question 2

Between 70 and 72 percent of all American and Canadian youth under the age of seventeen participate in organized sports between childhood and adolescence.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true according to various studies and surveys conducted in both the United States and Canada.

Question 3

In a study of over 1,400 boys and girls from the United States, New Zealand, and Australia, there were few cultural differences in the motivations to play sports between the participants in the three countries.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true, as the study found few cultural differences in the motivations to play sports among the participants from the United States, New Zealand, and Australia.

Question 4

Both peer-play games and adult-organized sport emphasize opportunities for players to develop interpersonal skills and make decisions.

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Question 5

Traits such as obedience and conformity are more apt to be developed in adult- organized sports programs than in peer-play sports.

Accepted Answer

Adult-organized sports programs typically have set rules and expectations that participants are required to follow, which can promote obedience and conformity. In contrast, peer-play sports may involve more free play and decision-making by the participants, which can encourage independence and creativity instead.

Question 6

The arguments that occasionally occur in peer-play games are usually devoid of any learning experiences for the participants.

Accepted Answer

Arguments that occur during peer-play games can provide learning experiences for the participants, such as conflict resolution skills and communication skills.

Question 7

The research on youth sport dropouts shows that most young athletes who drop out of adult-organized sports programs do not enjoy the emphasis on winning.

Accepted Answer

Most research on youth sport dropouts suggests that young athletes drop out of adult-organized sports programs because they do not enjoy the emphasis on winning, among other reasons such as lack of fun, pressure from adults, lack of playing time, and limited opportunities for skill development.

Question 8

In adult-organized sports, the strategy used by many youth sports coaches serves to control and limit action rather than stimulate it.

Accepted Answer

Many youth sports coaches focus on strict structure and control rather than encouraging creativity and initiative from their players. This can limit the potential of young athletes and restrict their development.

Question 9

Opportunities for girls to participate in youth sports programs originated at about the same time as opportunities for boys began.

Accepted Answer

Girls did not have opportunities to participate in youth sports programs until later than boys. It wasn't until the passage of Title IX in 1972 that girls were given equal access to sports programs in schools. Before that, opportunities for girls were limited and often segregated by sex.

Question 10

Socialization begins at birth and is completed at about age twenty.

Accepted Answer

Socialization is a continuous process throughout a person's lifetime, and is not completed at a specific age such as twenty.

Question 11

Parents who have been queried about their children's involvement in organized sports programs have generally shown a favorable attitude toward it.

Accepted Answer

This statement implies that parents have a positive view of organized sports programs for their children.

Question 12

The president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine has said that 60 percent of the athletes he operates on these days are high school age or younger.

Accepted Answer

The statement in the question is true. The president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine has indeed said that 60 percent of the athletes he operates on these days are high school age or younger.

Question 13

The steady flow of reports on the long-term effects of concussions and repeated head injuries in several sports has led public awareness to spike as parents, coaches, and medical experts now approach the injury with greater urgency.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. There has been a rise in public awareness about the potential long-term effects of concussions and repeated head injuries in sports, leading to increased urgency in addressing the issue.

Question 14

Many youngsters have become involved in "alternative sports" as a rejection of the norms and values of traditional youth sports.

Accepted Answer

Alternative sports such as skateboarding, parkour, and BMX biking have gained popularity among young people who may not be interested in or feel excluded from traditional sports like basketball or football. These alternative sports often have their own subcultures and values that may differ from mainstream sports.

Question 15

One of the main consequences of contemporary childhoods spent largely indoors watching TV and playing video games is an increase in obesity among youth.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that children who spend more time indoors watching TV and playing video games have a higher risk of becoming overweight or obese due to lack of physical activity and unhealthy eating habits.

Question 16

There is widespread consensus that acts of "incivility" between people have become more common in North American culture.

Accepted Answer

There is indeed widespread consensus that acts of incivility between people have increased in North American culture.

Question 17

Substantial research findings show that the slogan "sports builds character" is true.

Accepted Answer

While sports can provide opportunities for character development, research findings are mixed, and there is no substantial evidence to conclusively prove that sports inherently build character. Factors such as coaching style, team environment, and individual attitudes significantly influence the impact of sports on character development.

Question 18

A perspective contends that the encroachment of adults into the world of young persons reduces the value of play as a spontaneous, expressive experience.

Accepted Answer

The perspective that the encroachment of adults into the world of young persons reduces the value of play as a spontaneous, expressive experience is centered around conflicts between different cultural values and expectations for young people and their development. This view highlights how adult-controlled environments can discourage free play and limit the creativity and imagination of young people. Therefore, the most appropriate option is the conflict/cultural perspective.

Question 19

About percent of all American and Canadian youth under the age of seventeen participate in at least one organized sport.

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Question 20

There are several distinct differences between peer-play games and adult-organized youth sports. Which of the following is a characteristic of peer-play sports?

Accepted Answer

In peer-play sports, status among participants is often determined by a combination of age and physical abilities, rather than by strict adherence to rules or hierarchical structures typical of adult-organized youth sports.

Quiz 8: Youth and Sport Main Themes