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ERIC Number: EJ276887
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1982-Apr
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Instrumental vs. Moralistic Self-Verbalizations in Delaying Gratification.
Anderson, William H., Jr.; Moreland, Kevin L.
Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, v28 n2 p291-96 Apr 1982
Results supported the hypothesis that first graders whose self-verbalizations contained an instrument rationale (e.g., "If I wait, I'll get another cookie") would delay gratification longer than those whose self-verbalizations contained a moralistic rationale (e.g., "It is good to wait"). (MP)
Descriptors: Delay of Gratification, Grade 1, Individual Differences, Reinforcement, Self Control, Self Reward, Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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