Marion started out on the basketball team in middle school, but after two years on the team, she switched to track. Research shows that most children
a. may switch sports one or more times during childhood.
b. become disinterested in sports after switching from one sport to another.
c. choose a sport and stick with it during childhood.
d. play the sport in which they are most likely to win.
Answer: a. may switch sports one or more times during childhood
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