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Conformity is a characteristic of all societies.

A) True
B) False

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The heavy emphasis on winning in North America

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

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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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.

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

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

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.

How do Zuni Indians treat a runner who habitually wins?

Some coaches have violated National Collegiate Athletic Association regulations by

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

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.

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."

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.

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.