Dr. Thorne is interested in measuring adolescent self-regulation. To do this, he gives his participant two options: Get 5 dollars now or wait until next week to receive 20 dollars. This type of research method is known as a(n) _______ task.

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The task described is a delay discounting task, which measures an individual's ability to delay gratification and opt for a larger reward in the future rather than a smaller immediate reward.

Dr Thorne Is Interested in Measuring Adolescent Self-Regulation