Jeremy,age 6,is Trying to Wait Patiently So He Can Receive

question 37

Multiple Choice

Jeremy,age 6,is trying to wait patiently so he can receive two marshmallows instead of taking one marshmallow right away.Based on research what strategy would he be most inclined to use to help him wait?

• A)Stare at the marshmallow the whole time.
• B)Sing a song to remind himself that he will get a bigger treat if he waits.
• C)Focus on aspects of the marshmallow other than how it might taste.
• D)Lick the marshmallow.

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Definitions:

Use Of Deception

The use of deception involves deliberately providing false information or withholding true information in a research setting or other situation.

Informed Consent

A process whereby individuals are provided with all relevant information regarding a procedure or experiment, allowing them to make a voluntary and informed decision about participation.

Experiment

A deliberate manipulation of a variable to see if corresponding changes in behavior result, allowing the determination of cause-and-effect relationships.

Experimenter Effects

Unintentional cues or biases from the experimenter that can influence the outcome of a study or the behavior of participants.