Which of the Following Illustrates the Concept of Delay of Gratification

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates the concept of delay of gratification?

• A) preferring $500 now rather than $1,000 one year from now
• B) preferring $1,000 one year from now rather than $500 now
• C) preferring a 1-in-1,000 chance at $10,000 rather than $10 for certain
• D) preferring $10 for certain rather than a 1-in-1,000 chance at $10,000

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