If a Child Refuses to Eat a Cookie So Later

question 98

Multiple Choice

If a child refuses to eat a cookie so later in the day he can have something he likes more, what ability related to emotional intelligence is he exhibiting?

• A) Controlling or keeping in check negative emotions
• B) Recognizing or understanding his own feelings
• C) Delaying immediate gratification to achieve a goal
• D) Controlling or keeping in check positive emotions

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Definitions:

Good

An item or service that is produced for sale or use.

Income Effect

Alterations in the financial state of individuals or economies and how these changes drive the demand for various goods or services.

Consumer's Spending

The total amount of money spent by households in an economy on goods and services.

Budget Constraint

The limit on the consumption bundles that a consumer can afford given their income and the prices of goods and services.