The study using interviews of elite gymnastics coaches (Cote, Salmela, & Russell) showed that expert coaches did not exhibit which of the following behaviors?
a. gave technical instruction regarding gymnastics progressions
b. provided a supportive environment through positive feedback
c. pushed gymnasts by constantly issuing threats and yelling
d. stressed conditioning to ensure physical readiness
e. provided opportunities for simulating the mental and technical demands of the competition
Answer: c. pushed gymnasts by constantly issuing threats and yelling
You might also like to view...
The decline in the teen birth rate in the United States since 1973 is attributed both to the fact that teens are waiting longer to have sex and
a. declining poverty rates. b. more frequent use of contraceptives. c. fear of HIV. d. improvements in access to higher education for low income teens.
A design in which a single group of subjects is tested both before and after treatment is a(n) _____ design
a. correlational b. single-group posttest-only c. single-group time-series d. posttest-only
Experts view the use of humor as very poor method of coping with stressors
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which is NOT a major category of influence that helps to explain both the ways we tend to be alike and the ways we tend to be different in our adult journeys?
a. biologically influenced change b. unique experiences c. cultural-cohort effects d. shared, age-graded change