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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #33264 Marshmallow Test
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Mischel  is  the  creator  of  the  marshmallow  test,  one  of  the  most  famous  experiments  in  the  history  of  psychology,  which  is  often  cited  as  evidence  of  the  importance  of  self-control.  In  the  original  test,  which  was  administered  at  the  Bing  Nursery  School,  at  Stanford,  in  the  nineteen-sixties,  Mischel's  team  would  present  a  child  with  a  treat  (marshmallows  were  just  one  option)  and  tell  her  that  she  could  either  eat  the  one  treat    or  wait  alone  in  the  room  for  several  minutes  until  the  researcher  returned,  at  which  point  she  could  have  two  treats.  The  promised  treats  were  always  visible  and  the  child  knew  that  all  she  had  to  do  to  stop  the  agonizing    was  ring  a  bell  to  call  the  experimenter  back--although  in  that    ,  she  wouldn't  get  the  second  treat.  The  longer  a  child  delayed  gratification,  Mischel  found--that  is,  the  longer  she  was  able  to  wait--the  better  she  would  fare  later  in  life  at  numerous  measures  of  what  we  now  call  executive  function.  She  would    better  academically,  earn  more  money,  and  be  healthier  and  happier.  She  would  also  be  more  likely  to  avoid  a  number  of  negative  outcomes,  including  jail  time,  obesity,  and  drug  use.

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Correct answer: immediately

Explanation: The word 'immediately' fits grammatically as it indicates the timing of the action, suggesting that the child can eat the treat right away. This aligns with the context of the sentence, which discusses the options available to the child in the experiment.

Meaning: 'Immediately' means 'without any delay' or 'at once,' indicating that the child can eat the treat right then and there.

Wrong options:

  • ironically: 'Ironically' suggests a contrast or unexpected outcome, which does not fit the context of making a choice about eating a treat.
  • impressively: 'Impressively' relates to causing admiration or respect, which is irrelevant to the timing of eating the treat.
  • imaginatively: 'Imaginatively' refers to creativity or inventiveness, which does not pertain to the immediate action of eating.
Correct answer: wait

Explanation: The word 'wait' is the most appropriate choice as it directly refers to the action the child must take to receive the second treat. It fits grammatically and contextually, as the sentence describes the child's need to endure a period of time before getting more treats.

Meaning: 'Wait' means to stay in a place or remain inactive until something happens, which is exactly what the child must do in this scenario.

Wrong options:

  • sleep: 'Sleep' implies a state of rest, which is not relevant to the context of delaying gratification for treats.
  • walk: 'Walk' suggests movement, which does not apply to the situation where the child is expected to remain in place.
  • get: 'Get' implies obtaining something, but it does not convey the necessary action of delaying or enduring time.
Correct answer: case

Explanation: The word 'case' fits well as it refers to a specific situation or instance, which is what the sentence describes. It is grammatically correct and contextually relevant, as it highlights the condition under which the child would not receive the second treat.

Meaning: 'Case' means a particular situation or example, indicating the specific circumstances of the experiment.

Wrong options:

  • quantity: 'Quantity' refers to the amount of something, which does not relate to the scenario of the child waiting for treats.
  • span: 'Span' refers to a period of time, which does not accurately describe the situation of not receiving the second treat.
  • consumption: 'Consumption' relates to the act of consuming something, which is not relevant to the context of the child’s decision-making.
Correct answer: perform

Explanation: The word 'perform' is the correct choice as it indicates the action of executing tasks or activities, which aligns with the context of the sentence discussing the child's future success. It fits grammatically and logically within the sentence structure.

Meaning: 'Perform' means to carry out or execute a task or activity, indicating that the child would do better in various aspects of life.

Wrong options:

  • slump: 'Slump' suggests a decline or drop in performance, which contradicts the positive outcomes described in the sentence.
  • heap: 'Heap' refers to a pile or collection, which does not fit the context of achieving success or performing well.
  • slumber: 'Slumber' means to sleep, which is irrelevant to the context of academic and life performance.

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