| Date | November 2017 | Marks available | 3 | Reference code | 17N.3.SL.tz0.7 |
| Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Explain | Question number | 7 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Outline ethical issues associated with the measurement of an athlete’s personality.
Explain the relationship between personality and success in sport.
Markscheme
confidentiality ✔
eg, participants have the right to confidentiality
use of results ✔
eg, the results can be attributed to the treatment used
predicting performance ✔
eg, error and bias will always be present in any assessment of personality
Reference to athlete not required.
Outline required.
personality alone does not account for success in sport ✔
the relationship is very complex ✔
particular personality types might be drawn to particular sports ✔
ambiguity in definition of a sportsperson (non-sportsperson) ✔
Examiners report
Poorly answered. Generally, I think there is significant confusion over the personality section of the curriculum.
Poorly answered. Some misunderstood 7b to be about need achievement theory. Generally, I think there is significant confusion over the personality section of the curriculum.
