Which Statement Is Supported by Mischel's Findings on Delay of Gratification

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which statement is supported by Mischel's findings on delay of gratification?

• A) Preschoolers' ability to delay gratification does not predict adjustment beyond preschool.
• B) The ability to delay gratification is related to SAT scores and rational thinking in adolescence.
• C) The ability to delay gratification is based primarily on parental socialization.
• D) Delay of gratification cannot be reliably tested until approximately age 8.

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Definitions:

Van

A type of vehicle used for transporting goods or people, typically larger than a common car but smaller than a truck.

Lump-sum Purchase

The acquisition of an asset or multiple assets in a single transaction for a single amount, instead of making payments over time.

Straight-line Method

A method of calculating depreciation and amortization by evenly distributing the cost of an asset over its useful life.

Salvage Value

The projected value at which an asset can be sold after its period of usefulness, utilized in the computation of depreciation costs.