Which of the Following Is a Method of Measuring Delay

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a method of measuring delay of gratification in preschoolers as described in the text?

• A) offer $10 immediately or $25 if they wait a week
• B) see how long children can wait before they touch a tempting item, like candy
• C) have them sit in front of cake and ice cream for 20 minutes, then tell them they can eat
• D) offer a trip to Disneyland if they can wait 2 days to eat a bag of candy

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