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Individual Competitions
by Ron Kurtus (revised 17 August 2018)
Probably the most common type of competition is when individuals compete against each other. Types of individual competitions may be classified as performance, head-to-head, or predatory competitions.
Questions you may have include:
- What is an individual performance competition?
- What is a head-to-head competition?
- What can happen in a predatory attack?
This lesson will answer those questions.
Performance competitions
In a performance competition, you try to do your best in order to win over your competitors. You do nothing to hinder the performance of the other person. Examples include:
- Seeking a job with a company
- Playing a round of golf in a tournament
- Getting a good grade in school
Head-to-head competitions
In a head-to-head individual competition, you not only try to do your best but you also work to prevent your opponent from succeeding. Examples include:
- Playing tennis with an opponent
- Winning an argument
- Running for public office
Predatory competitions
An individual in a predatory competition can attack an unsuspecting person as a way to win a reward. A good example is when a bully attacks a weaker person.
If the opponent is able to fight back, it may become a head-to-head contest.
Summary
When individuals compete against each other, the competition may be classified as performance, head-to-head, or predatory competitions.
Do your best
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