The capacity to inhibit immediate gratification in preference for a larger reward in the long run is central to:
A) secondary reinforcement
B) self-control
C) continuous reinforcement
D) token reinforcement

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Self-control refers to the ability to delay gratification for a larger, long-term reward. Secondary reinforcement involves a stimulus that has become associated with a primary reinforcer, such as money being associated with the ability to buy food. Continuous reinforcement involves reinforcing behavior every time it occurs, while token reinforcement involves giving tokens or points that can be later exchanged for a reward.

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