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RYAN BANYAN

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Competition pervades all aspects of American society, and our emphasis on winning can create problems. Which of the following would be considered a healthy form of competition?
 
  a. Professional athletes using steroids
  b. Corporations ignoring long-term damage to the environment in favor of short-term financial gains
  c. High school band students competing for first chair
  d. Coaches paying athletes for nonexistent jobs

Question 2

In the chapter's discussion of reality television, the author points out that contest-based shows teach certain life lessons. Which of the following is NOT one of those lessons?
 
  a. There is only one winner.
  b. Ability is more important than personality.
  c. Success, fame, and winning are possible without an education.
  d. Fame is its own reward.


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irishcancer18

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c. High school band students competing for first chair

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. Ability is more important than personality.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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