Because Attending College Involves the Ability to Make Immediate Sacrifices

question 171

Multiple Choice

Because attending college involves the ability to make immediate sacrifices for later rewards, it is sometimes thought of as a very long exercise in ____.

• A) goal shielding
• B) incremental awareness
• C) the capacity to delay gratification
• D) learned helplessness

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Definitions:

Mom-and-Pop Restaurant

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Pure Monopolist

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Short Run

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