Psychology of a Sports Fan - Lift 2

What was the original word from which "fan" was derived?

• Fantastic

• Fanatic

• Famous

• Favorable

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

According to the text, what is one primary benefit of being a sports fan?

• Making more money

• Getting better grades

• Higher self-esteem

• Better physical health

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Who is a leading expert on fan behavior in the passage?

• Joe Weis

• Eric Simons

• Daniel Wann

• Richard Lustberg

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What happens to the hormones of male sports fans when watching sports, according to the text?

• They don't change.

• They reduce by 20%.

• They change randomly.

• They increase by 20% for winning team fans.

What does the term "BIRG" stand for?

• Being In Real Games

• Basking In Reflected Glory

• Believing In Rapid Growth

• Building Internal Rivalry Games

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CCSS.RL.5.6

According to Adam Earnhardt, what is the main reason people become fans?

• To make new friends

• To watch exciting games

• Connection to home community

• To relieve stress

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What are "mirror neurons" responsible for in sports fans?

• Helps fans play better

• Creates similar feelings

• Causes aggressive behavior

• Makes memory better

What does "CORFing" describe?

• Celebrating Outside Team Victories

• Changing Our Favorite Teams

• Cutting Off Reflected Failure

• Creating Online Fan Groups

How many benefits of social well-being did Daniel Wann identify?

• 12

• 18

• 24

• 30

What vocabulary word means the combination of excitement and stress while watching sports?

• Eustress

• BIRGing

• CORFing

• Fandemonium

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7