Steven's Mother Just Put a Plate of Cupcakes on the Table

question 24

Multiple Choice

Steven's mother just put a plate of cupcakes on the table and asked him not to touch them until his friends come over for the party. She leaves the room to prepare for the guests. Even though Steven really would like to have one of the cupcakes, he distracts himself by playing in the other room and is able to delay gratification. Which behavior regulation phase would Steven belong?

• A) Control phase
• B) Self-control phase
• C) Self-regulation phase
• D) Moral regulation phase

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