Research by Mischel and Staub found that 8^th-grade boys who believed that they had been successful on an earlier task A)tended to choose immediate,but less valuable rewards. B)chose immediate,more valuable rewards. C)were able to wait for more valued,contingent rewards. D)showed widely varied choices in a delay of gratification task.

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According to the research by Mischel and Staub, 8th-grade boys who believed they had been successful on an earlier task were able to wait for more valued, contingent rewards. They showed better self-control and ability to delay gratification compared to boys who did not believe they were successful or those who had not completed an earlier task.

Research by Mischel and Staub Found That 8th-Grade Boys Who

Research by Mischel and Staub Found That 8^th-Grade Boys Who