Magic-like rituals are an important part of the behavior of athletes in athletic competition.Certain ritual behaviors,such as wearing the same clothing or washing one's hands after a losing inning,are:
A)learned and passed down in particular baseball teams
B)adopted because the player associated certain activities with success
C)purchased from magical specialists
D)none of the above

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Athletes adopt ritual behaviors because they associate these activities with success. These behaviors may have no rational basis, but the athlete believes that they will bring good luck and enhance their performance. Such behaviors are learned and adopted by individuals, rather than being passed down through traditional teams or purchased from magical specialists.

Magic-Like Rituals Are an Important Part of the Behavior of Athletes