Narrative 12-1
Although the advent of professional women's sporting leagues have led to dramatic increases in opportunities for women in sports at high school,collegiate,and professional levels,significant discrepancies still exist between men's and women's sports. For example,women receive less media coverage,promotion,and institutional support.
-Refer to Narrative 12-1. According to which of the following theories is the motivation for women athletes to perform at the top of their ability less than that for men?
A)equity theory
B)reinforcement theory
C)goal-setting theory
D)theory of procedural justice

Question

Narrative 12-1
Although the advent of professional women's sporting leagues have led to dramatic increases in opportunities for women in sports at high school,collegiate,and professional levels,significant discrepancies still exist between men's and women's sports. For example,women receive less media coverage,promotion,and institutional support.
-Refer to Narrative 12-1. According to which of the following theories is the motivation for women athletes to perform at the top of their ability less than that for men?
A)equity theory  
B)reinforcement theory  
C)goal-setting theory  
D)theory of procedural justice

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equity theory suggests that individuals are motivated when they perceive their inputs and outcomes as being balanced with those of others. In this case, women's sports receive less media coverage, promotion, and institutional support compared to men's sports, leading to an imbalance that may result in less motivation for women athletes to perform at the top of their ability compared to men.

Narrative 12-1 Although the Advent of Professional Women's Sporting Leagues Have Led