Many Self-Control Problems Are Caused By

question 491

Multiple Choice

Many self-control problems are caused by:

• A)a lack of willpower
• B)temptations that are too strong to resist
• C)immediate reinforcement for the problem behavior vs.delayed reinforcement for alternative self-control behavior
• D)lack of reinforcement for showing self-control

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