Question

question 10
who was the first woman to practice sport psychology and conduct research in this area as well as develop the relaxation-set method to help a boxing team?
mary jo mccracken
dorothy harris
dorothy yates
jean williams
tara scanlan

Explanation:

Identify the historical figure

The question asks for the first woman to practice sport psychology, conduct research in this field, and develop the "relaxation-set method" to assist a boxing team.

Evaluate the options

• Dorothy Yates was a pioneer who worked with boxers in the 1930s and 1940s, developing a formula for mental preparation known as the "relaxation-set method" to manage anxiety and improve performance.
• Other options like Dorothy Harris, Jean Williams, and Tara Scanlan are prominent sport psychologists from later eras.

Answer:

• Mary Jo McCracken
• Dorothy Harris
• Dorothy Yates (Correct answer)
• Jean Williams
• Tara Scanlan