Participation Trophies
Participation trophies can blur the distinction between inclusion, encouragement, and excellence. Participation trophies originally rewarded showing up and taking part. Symbolic participation rewards can be misread as evidence of exception…
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Participation trophies can blur the distinction between inclusion, encouragement, and excellence. Participation trophies originally rewarded showing up and taking part. Symbolic participation rewards can be misread as evidence of exceptional performance. Participation trophy culture is identified as a second source of the affirmation echo chamber.