Children are more likely to choose a more desirable but delayed reinforcer over an immediate but less desirable reinforcer if
A)both reinforcers are visible during the delay period
B)stimuli associated with the reinforcers are present during the delay period
C)some other,irrelevant behavior can be performed during the delay period
D)all of the above

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When children have the opportunity to engage in some other irrelevant behavior during the delay period, it can help distract them from the immediate but less desirable reinforcer, making it easier to wait for the more desirable delayed reinforcer.

Children Are More Likely to Choose a More Desirable but Delayed