Sam is at the mall with his friends. The other boys are playing video games, but Sam is just watching. Although Sam knows that playing video games is fun, he wants to save up his money to buy a computer. It is clear, then, that Sam:

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Sam's decision to save his money for a future purchase instead of spending it immediately on video games demonstrates his ability to delay gratification. This means he can resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later reward.

Sam Is at the Mall with His Friends