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Question 1
As Derek Redmond collapsed to the track during the 1992 Summer Olympics, his father came running onto the track to help his son. You might describe this parenting behavior – the tendency to help the younger members of the species – as a(n) blank, as it is a biologically innate action.
Question 2
A world-class athlete like Derek Redmond would need tremendous dedication to his sport in order to achieve a place on an Olympic track. Optimal arousal theory would suggest that moderate level stimulation from the Olympic crowd would produce Derek’s highest level of performance. This is explained by the blank law.
Question 3
The intensity with which families contribute to the career of elite athletes may be difficult to understand to those who do not live in such a situation. When Derek Redmond collapsed to the track, what event took place in his own home thousands of miles away?