According to the text, the person who best exemplifies willpower is the one who can overcome temptation through the use of:
A) ?visualization.
B) ?secondary, short-term goals.
C) ?positive reinforcement.
D) ?self-promises.
D
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a. gathering evidence to test the hypothesis b. theory building c. defining the problem d. proposing a hypothesis
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a. reduced their guilt. b. enhanced their self-esteem. c. reduced their self-esteem. d. made them feel guilty.
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A. gender socialization B. gender constancy C. gender roles D. self-socialization