Clancy is offered $100 immediately for participating in a public opinion poll, but he is told he will be paid $200 if he waits to collect his money until the following week after the poll is completed. Clancy decides to wait and collect the larger
amount. Which attribute is Clancy demonstrating by his decision?
a) accomplishment
b) engagement
c) deferring gratification
d) flourishing
Answer: c
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