Which statement about adult-organized youth sports is true?
A. When coaches make winning paramount, weaker performers generally experience social ostracism.
B. A child who joins a team before mastering the necessary skills tends to be more interested in the sport as a result.
C. Coaches have more influence than parents on children's athletic attitudes and abilities.
D. Strong parental pressure is associated with improving children's persistence and skill gains.
Answer: A
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A. reliability B. validity C. veracity D. accuracy
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