<p>From my past I have seen some people who like to compete in games and try to be first(by games I mean all kind of games or hobbies such as video-games, sports etc. in which competition is included). I assume this kind of activity is needed when people have the need to know that they are equal with the others or to stay above average and be satisfied for what they can achieved.</p>

<p>What is your research is there about this and what actually triggers some people to compete more than others. Is it a nature or a nurture thing?</p>

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<p>This obviously has to do with psychological matters which can't be analyzed to a detail and is some kind of a philosophical question but even though which is your opinion also links and studies on this matter will be greatly appreciated.</p>

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I admit my question is a little blurry nevertheless I want to say what is the thing or emotion and how it is nurtured in order to make someone competitive.
Phil_Charly
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you are right, also feel free to make any changes, I've changed it now hope it is now more eye-catching
Phil_Charly
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Thanks very much for all,I find this forum interesting and fascinating I personally love cognitive science and thanks again for the support :)
Phil_Charly
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I think its just an urge to delay a pain that was bottled in the past. Saving the day.(for computer games). Being failed in real life makes one try to be best in game. Such as cheating or even using bugs of game.  If the player is just gifted, winning is inevitable even without cheating ^^ . We fall, to rise again.
huseyin tugrul buyukisik
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I agree with that,that people assuming they have "lost" in real life try to be good in sth else like computer games.So from that it can be derived that a person has the tendency to be always good at something and not left behind from everything.So why it's that, is it a survival instinct to be good-competitive?Also I'll state that human in their life have to do something and by doing that they evolve themselves but if you agree with me what leads them to do this?In the begging it was food for survival instinct,so now food is not only the case, shelter,comforts are included.do you agree?
Phil_Charly
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2013-12-11T17:17:29.013Z
Yeas i agree with the primitive needs like food, life insurance(or security) and similar emergency.
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What triggers people to do competitive activities?
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# What triggers people to do competitive activities?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2013-12-05)

From my past I have seen some people who like to compete in games and try to be first(by games I mean all kind of games or hobbies such as video-games, sports etc. in which competition is included). I assume this kind of activity is needed when people have the need to know that they are equal with the others or to stay above average and be satisfied for what they can achieved.

What is your research is there about this and what actually triggers some people to compete more than others. Is it a nature or a nurture thing?

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This obviously has to do with psychological matters which can't be analyzed to a detail and is some kind of a philosophical question but even though which is your opinion also links and studies on this matter will be greatly appreciated.

**Tags:** cognitive-psychology, social-psychology, consciousness

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: I admit my question is a little blurry nevertheless I want to say what is the thing or emotion and how it is nurtured in order to make someone competitive.  
> **username_0**: you are right, also feel free to make any changes, I've changed it now hope it is now more eye-catching  
> **username_0**: Thanks very much for all,I find this forum interesting and fascinating I personally love cognitive science and thanks again for the support :)  
> **username_1**: I think its just an urge to delay a pain that was bottled in the past. Saving the day.(for computer games). Being failed in real life makes one try to be best in game. Such as cheating or even using bugs of game.  If the player is just gifted, winning is inevitable even without cheating ^^ . We fall, to rise again.  
> **username_0**: I agree with that,that people assuming they have "lost" in real life try to be good in sth else like computer games.So from that it can be derived that a person has the tendency to be always good at something and not left behind from everything.So why it's that, is it a survival instinct to be good-competitive?Also I'll state that human in their life have to do something and by doing that they evolve themselves but if you agree with me what leads them to do this?In the begging it was food for survival instinct,so now food is not only the case, shelter,comforts are included.do you agree?  
> **username_1**: Yeas i agree with the primitive needs like food, life insurance(or security) and similar emergency.  

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