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TLS 356 – Activity #6: Considering Competition
What are some examples where something has been made to be competitive that perhaps shouldn’t be? And what are some examples where/when competition is taken too far (or too seriously)?
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Why shouldn’t the activities listed in questions #1 be competitive (or AS competitive)?
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Why do you think many youth sport leagues (especially at young ages) don’t keep score? AND why do you think so many people scoff at this practice and mock the “trophy-for-everyone” mentality?
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If research tells us that competition often actually does not foster better results or more enjoyment, why do you think it is so dominant, especially in the United States?
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