In studying children's impulsivity and ability to delay gratification that involved resisting a cookie, "cool thoughts" refer to:
A) thoughts about ice cream.
B) thoughts that focus on the cookie.
C) thought about penguins.
D) thoughts about anything other than the cookie.

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"Cool thoughts" refer to thoughts about anything other than the cookie, which help in delaying gratification by diverting attention away from the tempting object.

In Studying Children's Impulsivity and Ability to Delay Gratification That