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Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson. Carol, Anne, and Sheril . Introduction. Background. -Canadian Olympic Sprinter in 1988 Olympics in Seoul -Was up against his rival, Carl Lewis . Drug Used: Stanozolol . What is it? -It is an anabolic steroid -Also known as Winstrol What are the effects

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Ben Johnson

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  1. Ben Johnson Carol, Anne, and Sheril

  2. Introduction

  3. Background -Canadian Olympic Sprinter in 1988 Olympics in Seoul -Was up against his rival, Carl Lewis

  4. Drug Used: Stanozolol What is it? -It is an anabolic steroid -Also known as Winstrol What are the effects -Men: Breasts, decrease in testicle size and sperm development, increased muscle mass -Women: facial hair, deepening of voice, loss of normal distribution/amount of body fat

  5. Why Did Ben Johnson Dope? Physical Reasons: -to be stronger -more stamina Psychological Reasons: -He felt that it wasn’t fair to himself -Believed steroids were a placebo -Young age and immaturity Social Reasons: -Be a part of the in group of good runners -Pressure to be competitive with rival

  6. Why Did Ben Johnson Dope? Physical: "He had weighed only 98 pounds when he first met Charlie Francis; but Johnson had been transformed into a sprinting powerhouse by his coach's rigorous training regime." http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/oct/05/ben-johnson-drugs-olympics Psychological: "Johnson argues that, rather than making him run faster, steroids worked primarily as a placebo. But surely they helped him train harder and recover quicker? "I think it's more a psychological boost. It doesn't make you faster. If an athlete just uses what is naturally inside them I believe they can achieve their goals." http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/oct/05/ben-johnson-drugs-olympics Social: "I don’t shake nobody’s hand,’ Johnson would tell me, still disgusted, 24 years later. ‘We’re not friends. I’m coming here to win. Carl is just trying to soften me up." http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/olympics/article-2182781/London-Olympics-2012-Recalling-100m-mens-final-Seoul--dirtiest-race-history

  7. 1st Theory and Study Inverted-U Hypothesis -Athletes have an optimum point of anxiety for good performance -In order to perform well anxiety needs to be smaller Anshel (1991) -Athletes used drugs to help them relax Relation to Ben Johnson -Ben Johnson might have taken the drugs as an attempt to make him relax more. During the video he mentioned that he was very calm, and it could have been the drugs that helped him

  8. 2nd Theory and Study Self Efficacy Theory Self Efficacy levels are affected by experience, modeling, verbal persuasion, and emotional and psychological arousal. Wadler and Hainline (1989) - athletes used drugs to cope with stress and handle a decrease in self-confidence 1. Athletes who are very competitive 2. Athletes near the end of their career 3. Athletes with weight problems 4. Injured athletes 5. Athletes with external pressure Relation To Ben Johnson: By taking the drugs, Ben Johnson was attempting to increase his self efficacy levels Usain Bolt, however, is spared any insinuations. "I've not got any bad thing to say about Bolt. I'm happy for him. If I was born 22 years later it would've been great to race him. And I don't think he would have beaten me." http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/oct/05/ben-johnson-drugs-olympics

  9. 3rd theory and study SIT (social identity theory) -Self-image and self-esteem based on being in the in-group or out-group. Zimbardo Jail Experient Two groups of Jail Guards and Prisoners, found that that participants conformed to the behavior of those in the same role (in-group). Relation to Ben Johnson: -He wanted to stay competitive and in the professional athlete in-group. -He wanted to keep his identity as a professional athlete -As a result became a part of the out-group for being caught doping.

  10. THANK YOU As a result of his doping, Ben Johnson ending up ruining his career, reputation, and passion :(

  11. References -Anshel, M. H. 1., & Freedson, P. (1991). Dictionary of the sport and exercise sciences. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics Books. -Wadler, G.I., & Hainline, B. (1989). Drugs and the athlete. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis. -"Zimbardo’s Stanford Prison Experiment". Anti Essays. 22 Nov. 2012 <http://www.antiessays.com/free-essays/139735.html> Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVNgrnhcfXE

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