Explain the cognitive orientation and gender stereotyping theories as possible reasons for this continued gender difference finding in virtually every moral reasoning test with athletes.

Instructions: Complete all 8 questions.

Questions 1-4 related to the Module’s PowerPt slides and article listed above:

 1. Lyons (2015) study found females scored higher on moral reasoning levels than males. Explain the cognitive orientation and gender stereotyping theories as possible reasons for this continued gender difference finding in virtually every moral reasoning test with athletes.

2. Why males score lower than females on moral reasoning in sport surveys. Cite source.

3. Which attributes does  sport promote related to “character” or “moral reasoning,” if any? Cite source.

4. Provide personal critical analysis.

Questions 5-8 related to GroupThink Internet search:

Internet research: GroupThink (conduct some research using internet on GroupThink by Janis). Answer to following questions 5-8.

5. What effects do the symptoms of GroupThink have on ethical decision-making? Cite source.

6. Have you experienced Groupthink symptoms in a group in which you have been associated? Explain. If not, how would respond to these group dynamics if you may be a part of this type of group in the future? Explain.

7.What types of group sport situations might we see the application of Groupthink theory? Provide example

8. Provide personal critical analysis.

Cite any sources for questions 5-8. Non-scholarly sources are accepted.