Question

losing is good for you
ashley merryman
2013
ashley merryman discusses her concerns with participation trophies.
assessment questions
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
16 out of 25 answered
question 17
how does paragraph 14 contribute to the development of ideas in the text?
a. it suggests that people who receive trophies are more likely to be better workers.
b. it suggests that kids who receive participation trophies continue to expect trophies.
c. it suggests that kids who receive participation trophies are more confident later in life.
d. it suggests that receiving participation trophies can have a negative impact later in life.
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the context of Ashley Merryman's "Losing is good for you" which critiques participation trophies. Option D aligns with the text's likely argument that participation trophies (given for mere participation, not achievement) can negatively impact kids later in life (e.g., by fostering entitlement or hindering resilience). Options A (better workers) and C (more confident) are positive spins, contradicting the critique. Option B (continue expecting trophies) is less about long - term negative impact. So D is the best fit.

Answer:

D. It suggests that receiving participation trophies can have a negative impact later in life.