Dr Thorne Is Interested in Measuring Adolescent Self-Regulation

question 41

Multiple Choice

Dr. Thorne is interested in measuring adolescent self-regulation. To do this, he gives his participant two options: Get 5 dollars now or wait until next week to receive 20 dollars. This type of research method is known as a(n) _______ task.

• A) impulse control
• B) risk taking
• C) reward deduction
• D) delay discounting
• E) pursuit task.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Trade-Off

Situations in which one trait is favored by natural selection, but at the expense of another trait, often due to resource limitations.

Learning Imposes

The process by which acquiring new, or modifying existing, knowledge or behaviors involves certain constraints or requirements.

Sustainable Development

Meets the needs of the present without hurting future generations.

Earth Summit

A conference held to address global environmental problems and encourage sustainable development, notably the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development.