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Which of these actions is an example of practicing delayed gratification rather than acting on an impulse

A. spending extra time practicing your tennis swing to prepare for a match
B. Drinking a beer at a party to impress some older friends
C. Ordering a salad instead of a burger at lunch
D. Staying up late to watch a new TV show instead of getting enough sleep

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C

User Ben Pye
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The correct answer is: C. Ordering a salad instead of a burger at lunch

From the options listed above, ordering a salad instead of a burger at lunch, is the best example of practicing delayed gratification rather than acting on an impulse. When you crave a burger (an unhealthier food choice), but order a salad instead (a less palatable, yet much healthier food choice), you are delaying gratification you would obtain from a burger, and showing restraint by not acting on your impulse to eat a burger. Restraint and impulse control indicate maturity, emotional stability and overall better life outcomes, compared to acting impulsively and opting for immediate gratification.


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