What is MOST likely TRUE about the concept of delayed gratification?
(1 point)
Responses
It is impossible for children to demonstrate it.
It is impossible for children to demonstrate it.
It is a skill that can be taught and learned.
It is a skill that can be taught and learned.
It is unrelated to the concept of self-discipline.
It is unrelated to the concept of self-discipline.
It is a health-related component of fitness.
It is a skill that can be taught and learned.
The correct response is: It is a skill that can be taught and learned.
The correct answer is "It is a skill that can be taught and learned."
To arrive at this answer, we can eliminate the other options by considering the concept of delayed gratification. Delayed gratification refers to the ability to resist the temptation of immediate rewards in order to obtain a greater reward in the future. This concept is often associated with self-discipline, as it requires individuals to have the willpower to delay their desires.
Eliminating the incorrect options:
- It is impossible for children to demonstrate it: This is not true, as studies have shown that children can be taught and learn the skill of delayed gratification.
- It is unrelated to the concept of self-discipline: This is not true, as delayed gratification is closely related to self-discipline.
Therefore, the most likely true statement is that delayed gratification is a skill that can be taught and learned.