Because attending university involves the ability to make immediate sacrifices for later rewards, it is sometimes thought of as a very long exercise in ____.
A)goal shielding
B)incremental awareness
C)the capacity to delay gratification
D)learned helplessness

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Delayed gratification refers to the ability to give up immediate rewards for later ones. Attending university requires sacrifice and delayed gratification, as the rewards may not be immediate but come later in the form of better job prospects or higher salaries. Therefore, the best choice is C - the capacity to delay gratification.

Because Attending University Involves the Ability to Make Immediate Sacrifices