In the Context of the "Stanford Marshmallow Experiments",research on Delayed

question 86

Multiple Choice

In the context of the "Stanford Marshmallow Experiments",research on delayed gratification indicates that the best way to resist temptation is to:

• A)focus on reasons why one should not do the forbidden activity.
• B)focus on other activities rather than the forbidden activity.
• C)cognitively compare the forbidden activity to similar ones.
• D)cognitively contrast the forbidden activity to similar ones.

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Definitions:

Expectations

Mental representations of future events, which can influence perception, cognition, and behavior in anticipation of those events.

Learned Helplessness

A state where an individual experiences feelings of inability to control their life, stemming from a traumatic experience or ongoing inability to achieve success.

Situational

Pertaining to or dependent upon circumstances, often used to describe behavior that varies according to specific environmental factors.

Universal

A concept or condition that is globally applicable or affecting all members of a class or category without exception.