Question

1. they found that approximately 40% of the athletes in the study met the criteria for depression and anxiety set forth by the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. thats roughly four times as high as the rate of these conditions in the general public. likewise, the researchers found that athletes had less experience with therapy and coping skills than non - athletes. they concluded that the constant pressure to succeed—from peers, coaches, and fans—contributes significantly to mental health disorders in athletes.
2. its time we stopped stigmatizing anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues in sports. thankfully, many high - profile athletes have begun speaking out about the toll that this pressure takes on their mental health.

a necessary shift

1. simone biles skyrocketed to international fame after dominating olympic gymnastics in 2016, tumbling and twisting her way to four gold medals. when the

which evidence from the text is least relevant to the authors primary argument?
choose 1 answer:
a “they found that approximately 40% of the athletes in the study met the criteria for depression and anxiety..” (paragraph 4)
b “thankfully, many high - profile athletes have begun speaking out about the toll that this pressure takes on their mental health.” (paragraph 5)
c “some college athletes have stated that playing their best is more important to them than winning.” (paragraph 9)
d “the nba, for example, has started the mind health initiative to elevate mental health as a top priority in its professional and youth programs.” (paragraph 11)

Explanation:

The author's primary argument is about the mental health issues in athletes (like depression, anxiety due to pressure) and the need to stop stigmatizing these issues. Option C is about athletes' priorities regarding playing well vs. winning, which is not directly related to the main points of mental health issues and the fight against stigma. Options A, B, and D are related to mental health in athletes (A - prevalence of depression/anxiety, B - athletes speaking about mental health toll, D - an initiative for mental health).

Answer:

C. "Some college athletes have stated that playing their best is more important to them than winning." (paragraph 9)