Theories on Underdogs

According to the article, why do people often root for underdogs?

• They dislike dominant teams

• Underdogs are seen as more hardworking and deserving

• Fans always bet on the least likely team to win

• Underdogs play by different rules than favorites

What role does effort play in people's support for underdogs?

• People believe effort can overcome disadvantages

• Effort has no effect on how people view underdogs

• The team with less effort is always favored

• Hard work guarantees a victory

Which of the following psychological concepts explains why people support underdogs?

• The Halo Effect

• The Just-World Hypothesis

• The Mere Exposure Effect

• The Social Comparison Theory

Studies suggest that people favor underdogs because they perceive the competition as more:

• Entertaining

• Unfair

• Rigged

• Boring

What is a real-world example of underdog success that people rally behind?

• A dominant championship team winning again

• A lower-seeded team upsetting a top-ranked opponent

• A company already leading the market expanding its reach

• A wealthy individual making more money

What does the Social Identity Theory suggest about why people support underdogs?

• People associate with weaker groups to feel superior

• Fans identify with underdogs because they see themselves in them

• Individuals prefer supporting winners to boost their self-esteem

• The theory states that only low-status individuals support underdogs

How does the Effort Heuristic influence people's perception of underdogs?

• People assume that underdogs who work harder are more deserving of success

• Effort is seen as irrelevant when predicting a winner

• Fans only care about talent, not effort

• The team that puts in the least effort is often favored