Closing one's eyes, so one does not need to look at a desired (but forbidden) object, is a good way to increase one's ____.
A)self-awareness
B)tendency to engage in self-defeating behaviour
C)capacity to delay gratification
D)learned helplessness

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Closing one's eyes to avoid looking at a desired but forbidden object requires delaying gratification, as one is choosing to forego immediate pleasure for long-term benefit. This suggests an increase in one's capacity to delay gratification.

Closing One's Eyes, So One Does Not Need to Look