Text 1: Sports psychologist Dr. Maya Torres emphasizes the importance of competition. "Competitive sports teach resilience, goal-setting, and how to handle both victory and defeat," Torres writes. "These lessons transfer directly to academic and professional success. Early exposure to healthy competition prepares children for real-world challenges."
Text 2: Child development specialist Dr. Kevin Liu prefers cooperative activities. "Excessive focus on winning can damage children's self-esteem and create anxiety," Liu observes. "Cooperative games develop teamwork, communication, and empathy—skills equally valuable in adult life. Not every activity needs a winner and a loser."
Which choice best describes the relationship between the two texts?
Text 2 rejects the value of all childhood activities described in Text 1
Text 2 proposes an alternative model while acknowledging different skill development
Text 2 provides research that directly contradicts Text 1's claims
Text 2 extends Text 1's analysis to include older age groups
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the correct answer. Liu proposes cooperative activities as an alternative, acknowledging they develop different skills (teamwork, empathy) than Torres's competitive approach (resilience, goal-setting).
- Evidence: Both describe valuable skills—just different ones.
- Reasoning: The texts offer contrasting models without completely negating each other.
- Conclusion: Text 2 presents an alternative with its own merits.
Choice A is incorrect because Liu doesn't reject all value of competition. Choice C is incorrect because Liu cites concerns but not contradicting research. Choice D is incorrect because both focus on children.