The Mischel studies on delay of gratification were presented as an example of
A) imposed etics.
B) imposed emics.
C) a correct interpretation across cultures.
D) a correct interpretation within a culture.

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The Mischel studies on delay of gratification are often criticized for being an example of imposed etics, where psychological concepts developed in one culture are inappropriately applied to or used to interpret behaviors in another culture without considering cultural context.

The Mischel Studies on Delay of Gratification Were Presented as an Example