Dr Smith Conducted a Mixed Methods Study on Delay of Gratification

Dr. Smith conducted a mixed methods study on delay of gratification. In this particular study, delay of gratification was measured by the amount of time that would elapse between when a person saw a desired food and when he or she would eat it. In addition, participants were interviewed about their reactions to the delay of gratification they experienced in this study. What type of legitimation did Dr. Smith use?

A) Inside-outside legitimation.
B) Commensurability approximation legitimation.
C) Sequential legitimation.
D) Weakness minimization legitimation.