A Person's Capacity as a Child to Wait More Time

question 142

Multiple Choice

A person's capacity as a child to wait more time to get two cookies instead of one is predictive of:

• A) how warmly they are perceived by an adult in a subsequent interaction.
• B) their ability to cooperate with another child in an attempt to steal all the cookies from the experimenter.
• C) their performance on standardized tests and general functioning up to 30 years later.
• D) their mood the following day.

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Definitions:

Influences Other People

The capacity or ability to affect others' thoughts, actions, or decisions through various means, such as persuasion, example, or authority.

Social Needs

Fundamental human requirements for interaction and belonging within a community or society.

Emotional Support

Assistance provided through empathy, care, and concern, helping individuals cope with emotional distress and fostering emotional well-being.

Problem Solving

The act of identifying answers to challenging or intricate problems.