Research by Walter Mischel has indicated that delay of gratification during the preschool years is related to all of the following EXCEPT
A. academic success.
B. income during adulthood.
C. marital satisfaction.
D. body mass index.
Answer: C
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A. systematic desensitization therapy. B. positive reinforcement. C. punishment. D. covert sensitization.
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A) participation in organized sports often results in psychological damage to children B) they substitute adult control for children’s natural experimentation with rules and strategies C) participation in community athletic teams is the leading cause of childhood injury D) they often interfere with schoolwork and can cause a sharp decline in academic achievement
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a. True b. False