Two groups of 17 Ss, one highly competitive and the other average, were selected from 46 women physical education majors. Both groups were given 4 tests which yielded scores for 16 psychological variables, and the Humiston Motor Ability Test. No differences were found between the groups on personality or motivation. However, the good competitors were significantly higher in motor ability than the average competitors
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