Tasks Which Ask a Child to Wait 20 Minutes for Two

question 21

Multiple Choice

Tasks which ask a child to wait 20 minutes for two cookies or to ring a bell if they would like to have one cookie sooner are designed to measure:

• A) the ability to delay gratification.
• B) the independence of the "hot" and "cool" systems.
• C) the extent to which children have high self-awareness.
• D) the amount of hunger a child is experiencing.

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Definitions:

Balance

The ability to maintain the body's center of mass over its base of support, a key component of motor coordination.

Pelvic Girdle

The pelvic girdle is the bony structure located at the base of the spine that connects the torso and legs, providing support for the upper body.

Thoracic Vertebrae

The twelve vertebrae located in the mid-back region of the spine, forming part of the thoracic cage structure.

Foramina

Natural openings or holes in a bone through which nerves and blood vessels pass.