Tasks Which Require a Child to Wait 20 Minutes for Two

question 36

Multiple Choice

Tasks which require 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:

Psychological Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by disruptions in thinking, feeling, mood, and behavior, leading to varying levels of distress or impairment in daily functioning.

Anthropology

The scientific study of humans, human behavior, and societies in the past and present.

Delusional System

A complex set of beliefs or perceptions that are firmly maintained despite being contradicted by reality or rational argument, typically a symptom of psychotic disorder.

Society's Norms

Shared rules or guidelines within a community that dictate acceptable and expected behavior, contributing to social order and cohesion.