When researchers require a child to suppress a predominant response (eat a marshmallow right away) and instead perform a subdominant action (wait 15 min and receive two marshmallows), they are testing the child's ______ control.

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Effortful control refers to the ability to inhibit a dominant response to perform a subdominant response, which is exactly what is being tested when children are asked to delay gratification (e.g., waiting to eat a marshmallow).

When Researchers Require a Child to Suppress a Predominant Response